AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDrought Damage: El Niño losses in the Philippines have reached nearly ₱10 billion, affecting 324,000 farmers and damaging more than 323,000 hectares; rice and corn account for most of the losses. Climate Resilience: India’s Maharashtra chief minister called for research into drought-resistant, water-efficient crops as climate pressures mount. Separately, farmers in flood-prone Bangladesh are keeping vegetables growing on floating gardens made from water hyacinth. Farm Support: India approved ₹62,370 crore in fertiliser subsidies for the 2026–27 Rabi season. Ghanaian farmers may also get relief, with the World Bank forecasting a 12% drop in global fertiliser prices in 2027. Livestock: The Asian Development Bank approved a $60 million loan to strengthen livestock services and rural livelihoods in Uzbekistan, with about 29,000 smallholder farmers expected to benefit. Crop and Animal Health: Hail damaged 245 hectares of cropland in Assam, affecting 265 farming families, while Japan confirmed its first bird flu outbreak of the season at a farm with about 200,000 hens.
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