AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPost-harvest tech funding: India’s Impensus Electronics raised Rs 1.6 crore to scale controlled-environment ripening and storage aimed at cutting fruit and veg spoilage and improving shelf life. Drone spraying rules: Agriculture Victoria reminded operators that drone chemical spraying needs the right licences and must follow both aviation and ag-chemical requirements to protect people, animals, and crops. Soil moisture data for farmers: Victoria is pushing a soil moisture probe network and a regional e-newsletter to help growers interpret deep water levels for sowing, pasture growth, and grazing decisions. Regenerative tree push: LandLife SouthWest launched in Victoria with a goal of planting 1 million trees and restoring 400 hectares, linking regenerative farming with biodiversity and coastal resilience. Supply-chain training for fruit: Australia’s avocado industry rolled out a global-first VR training program with Woolworths to standardize orchard-to-retail handling. Bees and research lab closure risk: A report warns USDA plans to close the Beltsville bee research hub, just as beekeepers face varroa-driven losses. Monsoon uncertainty: India’s IMD forecast a below-normal monsoon, with El Niño concerns raising stakes for crop planning. Trade and farm access: The India-Oman CEPA starts June 1, offering duty-free access for many tariff lines and potential lift for Kashmir horticulture and dry fruits.
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