AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFisheries Investment: Oman signed a roughly OMR 5.43 million deal for a Duqm factory to process and package tuna and squid, aiming to add value to local catches. Land and Water: Ghanaian researchers warn that rivers polluted by illegal mining could take up to a century to recover, while damaged farmland may need as long as 300 years. Poultry Biosecurity: Bird flu was confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Washington state; exposed workers are being monitored, with no human cases reported. Crop Science: ICRISAT-led research mapped genetic diversity in 2,320 peanut varieties from 87 countries, identifying traits that could support climate-resilient breeding. Farm Incomes: The Philippines’ NFA raised its palay buying price to as much as P30 per kilogram and expanded how much farmers can sell to the agency. Trade: South Africa and Rwanda are set to lose duty-free access to the US under AGOA from January 2027, putting agricultural exporters under pressure. Climate Readiness: East African Community ministers adopted a regional emergency plan for a potentially severe El Niño.
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