AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBRICS Tech for Farmers: At the 18th BRICS Summit, leaders backed an infectious-disease early-warning system and a Digital Agriculture Network using AI and geospatial tools, plus a Startup Innovation Fund and an SME portal to help farmers and agribusinesses scale. Drylands Food Security: Dryland Congress 2026 wrapped with the Delhi Declaration on Drylands, pushing South-South cooperation, better data systems, and “living laboratories” to speed practical dryland farming solutions. Climate-Resilient Farming in Afghanistan: The EU and FAO launched a €5M project with four service hubs, degraded land restoration, and support for women-run nurseries and agribusiness grants. Pesticide Alternatives: A report highlights how farmers are treating spraying as a last resort while exploring lower-impact options. Dairy Demand Outlook: OECD-FAO projections point to rising global milk solids demand through 2035, with growth concentrated in fresh dairy in India and Pakistan. Livestock Insecurity: Nigeria’s MACBAN says cattle rustling and clashes have wiped out 200,000 cattle and killed 50 breeders in Kaduna since January. Weed Control Innovation: Ghana researchers validated fermented human urine as a natural herbicide that suppressed weeds in carrots without harming crop quality. Local Food Resilience: In Wales, young growers are expanding fresh produce on former pasture using solar power and shared farm infrastructure, aiming to boost domestic supply amid drought risk.
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