AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate-Resilient Farming: GIZ, PepsiCo and Bayer launched a three-year maize initiative in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, aiming to train 35,000 farmers in regenerative practices. Food-System Risks: A new report warns that heat, erratic rainfall and ecological damage are threatening India’s crops and pushing up food prices. Separate research cautions that low-cost soil tests in Africa can mislead farmers when results differ from lab analysis. Farm Innovation: Nigerian stakeholders say agricultural innovations must be embedded in universities and training programmes to last beyond a completed project. In Kashmir, farmer collectives are improving incomes through processing, market links and climate-smart tools. Local Food and Waste: An Oxfordshire partnership is turning unsold pumpkins into frozen purée for local communities, reducing food waste while supporting growers. A Philippine initiative is also promoting local produce and indigenous crops to strengthen food resilience. Fair Returns: AgriSA backed Grain SA’s call for transparent soybean pricing as farmers contend with rising costs, tight margins and climate risks.
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