AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFarm Emissions: Proba launched an AI tool that calculates fertilizer emissions using product, production-site and field data, aiming to replace generic estimates in food supply chains. Crop Innovation: Illinois is investing $17 million to expand SIUE’s corn-to-ethanol research center, supporting work on new crop-based products and agricultural research. Lower-Emission Farming: Mahindra has begun commercial production of a zero-till machine designed to curb stubble burning. In Northern Ireland, a £16.6 million cattle-genetics program aims to help farmers breed healthier, more productive animals while cutting emissions. Climate Readiness: With a dry spell threatening Philippine farm output, the government is preparing solar-powered irrigation, distributing seeds and fertilizers, and expanding direct sales by farmer cooperatives. Mountain Agriculture: Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister called for a mountain development policy, noting agriculture and horticulture contribute more to the region’s economy than tourism and stressing the need to protect fragile ecosystems.
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