AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAgribusiness Finance: Ecobank says it will mobilize US$2.6bn by 2030 to back women-led businesses and agricultural value chains, including $2bn via its Ellevate program and $600m for agri-SMEs. West Africa Infrastructure: Togo secured CFAF 82bn in BOAD loans for ag mechanization and irrigation plus Lomé petroleum storage expansion. Food Policy & Trade: Russia extended its Western food import ban through 2028, while the EU expects EU chicken output to rise 2% in 2027 after Brazil’s chicken ban reshaped competition. Farm Support & Prices: Andhra Pradesh will sell super-fine rice at ₹50/kg and onions at ₹35/kg, and plans rabi crop shifts with MSP-linked procurement. Water & Food Security: UAE hosted UNGA dialogue pushing water-secure agriculture implementation. Pest & Biosecurity: Kenya stepped up action against fake pesticides, and Israel warned travelers not to bring Sukkot “Four Species” without authorization. Sustainable Farming: Gujarat trials found natural farming more than doubled turmeric yields versus conventional methods. Education & Skills: ICAR-linked rooftop solar rollout and new school ag grants highlight growing investment in farm skills. Risk & Disruption: USDA ordered major meat recalls over falsified inspection labels, and U.S. cattle groups warned ICE actions could disrupt the beef supply chain.
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