AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHarvest and Markets: Rain has left Ogle County farmers 7–10 days behind, while high diesel costs squeeze budgets. China’s renewed purchases of U.S. soybeans lifted futures, even as USDA’s higher corn-yield forecast unsettled grain markets. Climate Risks: Drought and El Niño fears are mounting, from Maharashtra’s expanded relief for 305 drought-hit districts to warnings of flood and hunger risks in Somalia. Heat and water shortages have also cut tomato supplies in Hyderabad, more than doubling prices in two weeks. Policy and Investment: England’s new Organic Action Plan aims to grow organic farmland from 3.4% to 10% by 2036; USDA is putting $86.6 million toward specialty-crop projects. Farm Innovation: Swedish startup OlsAro raised €5 million to advance salt-tolerant wheat, targeting a 2027 launch. In Uganda, refugee farmers are raising black soldier flies for poultry and fish feed, with insect waste used as fertiliser.
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