AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFarmer Livelihoods: Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan more than quadrupled in 2026 despite a Taliban ban, the UN says, as poverty pushes farmers back to the crop and highlights the need for viable alternatives. Climate Risk: Sri Lanka’s new insurance scheme offers tea growers protection against disasters, pests and disease, with coverage of up to Rs. 1 million per acre. Water Management: India’s new Punah Bharan app uses geospatial data to help identify suitable groundwater recharge sites and structures. Agroecology: Kenya’s Murang’a County has unveiled a 10-year plan to restore soil health and link local farms with school meals for about 215,000 learners. Dairy: New milk coolers in Kirinyaga are cutting post-harvest losses; one cooperative has more than tripled daily milk collection. Farm Value Chains: Indonesia plans to export cassava flour after an import ban helped lift prices for local growers.
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