AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSeed Regulation: India is preparing a stricter Seed Act to curb fake and substandard seeds, with farmer leaders set to weigh in ahead of Parliament. Climate Preparedness: Ireland’s Climate Change Advisory Council says farmers aren’t being properly readied for extreme weather and wants a practical, parcel-specific climate-risk toolkit within 12 months. Farm Inputs & Costs: UK farmers are warning that domestic food output keeps falling while imports rise, as drought, bluetongue, and higher fuel, fertiliser and energy costs push many farms into losses. Sustainable Farming Trials: Wales is trialling farmed seaweed as a biostimulant to cut imported nitrogen fertiliser use and improve soil and nutrient uptake. Ag Tech Uptake: McKinsey reports farmers are embracing AI faster than most other farm technologies, using it for planning and day-to-day decisions. Livestock & Markets: A strong season is boosting lamb feed and prices in Australia, with a ram sale planned after well-timed rainfall. Trade & Commodities: Kyrgyzstan is pushing to export beans to Pakistan, targeting direct links with importers and supply volumes. Food Security & Finance: Kenya’s Agricultural Finance Corporation received global recognition for embedding climate resilience into lending decisions. Policy & Assurance: Ireland’s Bord Bia plans updates to its Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme and a “new approach” to farm audits.
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