AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Loss: The IKEA Foundation is backing two initiatives led by GGGI and WRI to scale food-waste solutions across farms, supply chains and cities, aiming to cut emissions and improve food security and farmer incomes. Farm Growth: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said agriculture grew by more than 4% annually over the past decade, with exports topping Rs 4 lakh crore a year; he also urged farmers to diversify crops and adopt modern and natural farming. Farmer Relief: Karnataka’s chief minister asked for Rs 22,400 crore in drought aid after crop losses across 226 of the state’s 240 taluks, and pressed for better sugarcane prices. Pakistan’s deputy prime minister said sugar exports must not undermine farmer interests or fair prices for consumers. Technology Ties: Uzbekistan offered Pakistan support in seed development, horticulture, livestock and climate-resilient farming, including a proposed technical delegation. Climate and Trade: Africa Risk Capacity urged Malawi to prioritize agricultural insurance as El Niño risks grow, while the OECD says rising farm subsidies are increasingly distorting global trade.
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