AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnimal Health Crisis: Bluetongue is driving mass sheep deaths in southwest England and sparking urgent calls for faster vaccination and better support, with farmers describing animals “dropping down dead” and no compensation for losses. Policy & Inputs: The EU adopted faster, more flexible fertiliser support under CAP to help farmers manage higher costs, while India’s Parliament data shows fertiliser use is not easing despite PM Modi’s appeal to cut chemical use. Farm Income Security: India’s Cabinet approved extending PM-KISAN to 2030–31 with a total outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore, keeping annual ₹6,000 direct payments to eligible farmers. Risk Management: Michigan launched NextGen Crop Insurance to better price coverage for regenerative practices that improve soil health. Water & Irrigation Tensions: Farmers in India protested demanding release of Tungabhadra water to the 11A Canal, and Karnataka/Tamil Nadu Cauvery disputes continue to fuel threats of protests. Farm Safety & Biosecurity: Ireland’s ICMSA urged farmers to use TAMS 3 for farm safety upgrades and to be alert to trespassers; dairy farmers in Victoria were reminded to prepare effluent systems ahead of heavy winter rain. Ag Tech & Training: Limagrain signed a global licensing deal for genome editing tools, and Lakehead University showcased new crop research during its summer tour. Local Livestock Losses: Tiruppur farmers sought compensation after dog attacks left goats critically ill, while Devon’s bluetongue outbreak and multiple farm accidents highlighted the human cost of farm risk.
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