AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBRICS Summit Outcomes: India’s PM Modi says BRICS will build an integrated system for infectious-disease response, share early-warning data, and improve logistics cooperation, while also launching a BRICS Startup Innovation Fund and a BRICS Digital Agriculture Network using AI, geospatial tools and digital public infrastructure for farmers. Global Governance Push: Modi and other leaders warn against the “weaponisation” of technology and critical minerals and call for reforms that deliver measurable benefits for the Global South. AI Governance Debate: South Africa’s Ramaphosa urges BRICS to set up an independent AI evaluation mechanism so capabilities don’t outpace human control. Climate & Air Quality: Thailand’s KPI Group 30 met Chiang Rai officials to tackle PM2.5 by cutting crop burning, including a new agreement with Doi Chaang Coffee to help farmers change practices. Food Security Under Stress: Kenya’s drought could force about 2 million tonnes of maize imports, with white-maize supply constraints shaping options. Rural Support & Resilience: Türkiye announced a 12.5 billion-lira rural grant, boosting irrigation modernization and crop support amid regional shocks. Drought Impacts in the US: A Federal Reserve survey reports slight improvement in Corn Belt conditions, but overall strain remains.
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