AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFarm Finance & Policy: India’s Centre-state talks on Vision 2047 zero in on new financing models, with agriculture flagged for investment needs, credit access, water integration and climate-risk protection. Farmer Income Security: India marks seven years of PM-Kisan Maandhan Yojana, a voluntary pension for small and marginal farmers, with millions enrolled and a guaranteed minimum pension at 60. Renewables for Power Stability: Bhutan is turning a former military firing range into a solar farm as winter hydropower drops sharply, forcing electricity imports; the push targets a bigger solar share by 2040. Climate-Smart Tech: NASA and K-State are testing satellite tools with real farms to help manage water, crop health and resilience. Rising Costs Hit Food Systems: Spain’s farmers plan mobilisations over diesel prices and the end of a fuel subsidy, warning of road disruptions and higher food bills. Adaptation on the Ground: ICAR urges climate-resilient training for mountain farmers, including robotics and satellite-based tools. Direct Support & Payments: Scotland reports early delivery of Basic Payment Scheme and Greening funds, with verification deadlines extended. Sustainability Data Push: A pan-African banking view says sustainability data is becoming a strategic capability for risk and capital decisions. Agri Markets & Jobs: Uganda backs coffee and cocoa value addition plus agro-tourism to create youth jobs in Busoga. Flood Risk: Nigeria’s hydrology agency warns 15 states of high flood risk, including farmland exposure in parts of Cross River.
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