AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoIrrigation Push: Kenya is targeting 1.5 million acres under irrigation to reduce reliance on rainfall, starting with 500,000 acres and new water infrastructure in arid regions. Farm Finances: U.S. farmer sentiment ticked up in October alongside USDA payments, but long-term expectations weakened as input costs and policy concerns weighed on producers. Weather & Food Costs: El Niño and poor monsoon rains are disrupting planting, with India’s rabi sowing 46% behind last year’s pace. The World Bank expects global food commodity prices to rise about 10% this year and 7% in 2027. Grain Trade: European wheat prices fell amid weak demand, even as Black Sea disruptions constrained shipments; Russian wheat exports were down 43% year over year through Oct. 27. Farm Innovation: Researchers are using AI and drones to track soybean drought stress, while Bayer is exploring gene editing to help major grains use less fertilizer.
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