AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBRICS and digital agriculture: At the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, leaders backed an open-source AI ecosystem and a BRICS Digital Agriculture Network using AI and geospatial tools to support farmers, alongside plans for logistics cooperation and infectious-disease early warning. Farm profitability vs costs: In the Corn Belt, a Federal Reserve survey found conditions improving slightly, but farmers still face tight margins as fertilizer and fuel costs rise. Input-price pressure hits households and farms: US diesel has topped $6 a gallon, feeding through to harvesting and transport costs. Climate-smart farm adaptation: Sri Lanka’s Malwatte Valley says climate-driven rainfall swings and disease pressures are forcing plantation shifts, including diversification into cinnamon and expanded tea. Desert farming breakthrough: UAE researchers developed “living sand” by adding microbes to help sand hold together for crop growth. Local resilience and environment: Thailand’s KPI Group 30 met Chiang Rai officials to cut crop burning and tackle PM2.5, including a deal with Doi Chaang Coffee to help farmers change practices. Farmer rights and planning fights: In New Zealand, ACT criticized Green Party backlash over consultation tied to RMA reform, arguing farmers need a say in land-use rules. Food security and plot-holder fairness: Kuwait pledged fairness for farm holders and support to boost domestic production.
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