AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGlobal Hunger Watch: FAO’s SOFI 2026 says the daily cost of a healthy diet rose sharply since 2021, but the number of people unable to afford it fell to 2.69 billion; still, the Middle East conflict and energy/fertilizer shocks could push hunger higher by 2030. Food Safety: Quebec recalled lean ground beef sold at Marché Atlas in Saint-Léonard due to possible E. coli traces. Livestock Health: South Africa’s North West province reported 1,032,615 cattle vaccinated against Foot-and-Mouth Disease, aiming for 80% coverage by August. Farm Policy & Finance: India’s Kharif sowing reached 658.19 lakh hectares by July 17, with declines in pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds and cotton; SBI plans to expand MSME, agriculture and digital banking in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Land & Water: A Texas–New Mexico water settlement reached in May 2026 sets new delivery rules and groundwater buyouts, with expected impacts on agriculture. Rural Disputes & Crime: A beekeeping fight heads to West Virginia’s Supreme Court; Wales police and show organizers report quad bike thefts at the Royal Welsh Show. Ag Tech & Automation: A UK startup’s AI robot is designed to pick raspberries to ease labor shortages.
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