AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAg Innovation in Action: A Bangladeshi schoolteacher has turned a two-acre hillside in Moulvibazar into a fruit “paradise,” growing 100+ mango, citrus, and other varieties—including rare imports—after starting with a few saplings in 2017. Pesticide Policy Shock: Australia will keep paraquat and diquat on restricted use, but with tighter application limits and new safety rules, despite health groups warning about Parkinson’s risk. Farm Costs Rising: USDA says production expenses are set to climb for major crops in 2026 and 2027, with fertilizer and energy disruptions pushing costs higher. Water Quality Push: Iowa expands cover-crop incentives in the Des Moines watershed to cut nitrate runoff tied to high river levels. Weather Stress on Crops: Heavy rain and hail hit Kashmir Valley, causing flooding and crop damage, including apple orchards. Trade & Tech for Fruit Exports: South Africa’s fruit exporters are looking to AI for better forecasting and planning across the value chain. EU Disaster Aid: Cyprus is set to receive €4.6m in emergency support after drought and extreme heat cut yields and raised livestock feed costs.
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