AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFarm Policy & Funding: North Carolina lawmakers approved a $186.2M agriculture and agribusiness budget outlay, supporting a sector that spans 42,500 farms on 8.1M acres. Biofuels & Farm Income: India’s ethanol blended petrol programme is credited with saving over Rs 1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange, generating more than Rs 1.6 lakh crore for farmers, and cutting carbon emissions. Weather & Risk Management: Kenya’s July outlook warns of dry, sunny conditions and falling soil moisture, urging farmers to adjust irrigation and crop plans; Arkansas drought coverage also highlights worsening pasture stress. Crops & Field Operations: Alberta’s latest crop report says heavy rains since mid-May slowed development, though warmer areas are bouncing back. Market & Procurement: Indonesia’s Bulog is expanding rice procurement in South Papua to stabilize supplies and secure fair prices for farmers. Regulation & Support Programs: USDA launched a Texas pilot to modernize crop acreage reporting; Ireland’s DAFM opened the last ACRES NPI application window for eligible farmers. Animal & Plant Health: Georgia is asking residents to watch for yellow-legged hornet secondary nests near beehives; Michigan health officials are investigating a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak. Food Security & Trade: Jordan reported a 14% jump in agricultural exports in the first half of 2026, with strong gains in eggs and vegetables.
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