AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWeather & Prices: India’s monsoon looks shaky after a 41% rainfall deficit in early June, raising fears of a weak harvest and broader inflation pressure. Dairy Outlook: El Niño and fodder shortages could push milk prices up another 3–4% by July-August. Fertilizer Friction: Telangana farmers complain about “flash sales” and booking trouble in an app-based urea system, while political leaders accuse the state of failing on procurement. Farmgate Shock: Benguet carrot growers say imported carrots are flooding markets, cutting local prices sharply. Policy & Support: PM Modi released the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment (₹18,880 crore) and launched crop insurance expansion in West Bengal. Global Harvest Boost: China’s hybrid rice pilot is helping Guinea farmers raise yields. Pest Threat: Nigeria’s Kebbi moves to contain quelea birds threatening rice fields. Tech & Research: BASF unveils Adapzo Active, a new fungicide mode of action aimed at soybean rust control.
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