AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOnion Support: India raised onion procurement for buffer stock by 13% to ₹2,125/quintal from July 4, the fifth hike this season, as monsoon delays and trader speculation push prices higher. Drought Pressure: Karnataka opposition leaders accused the state of not preparing for drought, while farmers in Wayanad, Kerala reported a weak monsoon and fear for pepper and coffee harvests. Water Damage: Floods and river erosion hit farms hard in South Asia, with Indus/Chenab erosion destroying fields and homes in Pakistan and washed-out rural roads disrupting crop transport in Bangladesh. Farm-to-Market Processing: Kenya commissioned the Milly Fruit EPZ plant in Kilifi to process mangoes, oranges, passion fruit and pineapples into pulp, concentrates and dried snacks for export markets. Agri-Tech & Energy: Philippines agrivoltaics is moving beyond pilots with a Batangas project combining solar power and crop production, while India’s ethanol push continues to be debated as E20 expands. Harvest Watch: Italy’s rice heartland in Pavia faces weed takeover and severe heat stress, threatening yields.
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