AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWeather & Harvest Reality Check: Kansas wheat harvest is getting stalled by violent storms, frequent rainfall, and persistent humidity, with some growers reporting below-average yields and uncertain finish dates as more thunderstorms loom. Farm Profit Pressure: Australia’s ABARES forecasts farm profits could plunge as fertiliser and fuel stay high while crop output drops, squeezing wheat, barley, canola, and pulses. Water Scarcity & Risk: Sri Lanka’s agriculture agency is urging farmers to use water sparingly and consider short-term crop varieties amid possible El Niño impacts, while Pakistan’s provinces face worsening shortages as Punjab draws excess water. Local Food Access: Gibson Giving Grove, a new one-acre community garden in Indiana, aims to teach residents and supply fresh produce to food pantries. Market Signals: Nepal’s Kalimati market set wholesale prices for fruits and vegetables, offering a snapshot of what growers and buyers are facing. Ag Innovation: New Zealand’s Fieldays funding backs methane-reducing dairy tech and virtual fencing pilots to cut nitrogen leaching and boost livestock productivity.
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