AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAfghanistan Energy Access: In Kabul, farmers and households are increasingly buying Chinese-made solar gear as power cuts push demand for solar-powered pumps and backup electricity. Türkiye Wildfire Update: Turkey’s agriculture minister said 258 of 260 fires were brought under control, but a new blaze near Marmara’s Marmara Island threatened farmland and led to evacuations and livestock moves. Food Security Inputs in Zambia: Mpongwe District raised Food Security Pack beneficiaries under the wetlands component from 700 to 1,100, adding fertiliser, seed packs and precision farming training. Zimbabwe Irrigation Push: Zimbabwe plans to expand irrigated land to 496,000 hectares by 2030 to boost year-round production and climate resilience. UK Farm Safety & Policy: A UK campaign highlights deadly risks from overhead power lines on farms, while Countryside Alliance critics challenge wildfire burning restrictions. Agriculture Trade & Investment: India and Rwanda set priority sectors including agriculture and renewable energy for expanded trade; Odisha secured Rs 913 crore in women-led investment MoUs spanning sustainable ag and agribusiness. Water & Climate Stress in South Asia: Tamil Nadu allocated Rs 340 crore for drinking water and key farm activities amid monsoon deficits, and Bangladesh reported severe waterlogging damage to a nearly 60-year-old litchi orchard in Jamalpur. Agri-Industry Transition: An Iowa farm converted from pig production to specialty mushrooms as a demonstration hub for alternatives to factory farming.
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