AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHarvest Pressure: Wet weather has slowed Minnesota’s fall harvest: soybeans were 68% harvested by Oct. 11, seven points behind the five-year average, while corn was eight points behind. Climate-Smart Cropping: A long-term Suffolk trial is testing clover mulch in sugar beet to retain soil moisture and release nitrogen, while tracking effects on yields and farm margins. Drought Relief: Maharashtra has declared 305 talukas drought-hit and plans ₹5,000 payments to farmers ahead of Diwali. Cutting Food Loss: Afghan farmers lose an estimated 25% of produce, with inadequate cold storage and preservation facilities contributing to spoilage. Greener Farming: England plans to increase organically farmed land to 10%; a separate new plant technology aims to help farmers reduce fertilizer waste.
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