AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAgri-Inputs & Policy: India issued a draft order to ban Paraquat Dichloride nationwide, citing severe human and animal toxicity, with 30 days for feedback before a final gazette. Food Security & Storage: Malaysia’s Selangor Fruit Valley says it has produced 1,000+ tonnes of fruits and crops this year and is building a “three-month” food warehouse to buffer disasters and supply shocks. Co-ops & Competitiveness: Spain’s Basque Government approved “Kooperatu 2026,” a €1m grant call to help agri-food cooperatives merge and integrate to boost efficiency and market power. Dairy & Livestock Ops: Australia’s Trans Ova added a client services hire focused on cattle IVF outcomes, while NSW’s Wumbulgal Agriculture was fined $550k after a quad-bike worker died without required safety gear. Trade & Logistics: Russia says it may reroute grain shipments after Sea of Azov attacks, while Malaysia–Thailand’s border economic zone aims to ease transit rules for fisheries and agricultural goods. Agri-Tech & Skills: Cypriot student agritech LIVIA won a European innovation award for AI drone and satellite crop monitoring; Kansas co-op Midway Co-op is running agronomy internships to grow local talent.
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