AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLand & Rights/GBV: Zimbabwe’s ZIMSOFF trained women farmers on ending gender-based violence and asserting land rights, with police-led sessions urging reporting and community action. AgTech Commercialization: India’s Nasscom convened Deeptech Confluence 2026 to push agri and water startups from pilots to scaled deployment. Water Stewardship: Egypt formed a joint committee to apply “water footprint” rules in food-industry projects and set water-efficiency standards amid a major national water deficit. Irrigation Accountability: Kenya’s Lower Kuja farmers say the multi-billion-shilling irrigation scheme is losing productivity due to poor canal desilting, machinery shortages, and delayed expansion. Biosphere Conservation: UNESCO designated 14 new biosphere reserves, adding to its growing network of living labs for biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods. Farm Policy & Fairness: Wisconsin dairy farmers sued over the federal dairy checkoff, arguing mandatory fees fund programs that burden small farms. Energy for Farmers: India’s PM-KUSUM solar push keeps expanding, with Onix Renewable commissioning 115 MW and winning recognition for the most project locations in Gujarat.
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