AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEl Niño & Monsoon Risk: India’s farmers in Punjab are watching a potentially weak monsoon as El Niño threatens rainfall, pushing up irrigation costs and stressing groundwater. Labour Crunch: In Goa’s Salcete, monsoon revival helps paddy transplantation, but farmers can’t find enough skilled workers on time, with wages rising and teams booked ahead. Climate-Friendly Rice Push: Nepal’s 23rd National Paddy Day highlights climate-friendly rice tech and self-reliance, while noting a persistent paddy shortfall despite productivity gains. Local Power & Inputs Pressure: In Kenya, Ruto’s allies oppose a tea levy, urging government support for tea farmers; in Nigeria’s Oyo, a kidnapped farmer was rescued, underscoring rural security concerns. Farmers vs Policy & Costs: West Bengal eased diesel-in-container curbs for agriculture and allied sectors after complaints that fuel limits were disrupting farming and emergency services. Land & Biodiversity Fight: Bengaluru-area farmers launched an “Appiko Drive” against a township project, arguing it will erase green cover. Food Chain Stress: Ghana’s Weta Irrigation Scheme rice fields suffered major flooding, leaving farmers with huge losses and urgent calls for intervention.
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