AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCocoa Price Guarantee in Ghana: Ghana has passed the COCOBOD Bill, 2026, making COCOBOD the statutory regulator of the cocoa value chain and guaranteeing farmers at least 70% of the FOB export price, with oversight shifting to the Ministry of Finance and stronger price-setting and quality rules. Cocoa Output Worries: COCOBOD forecasts Ghana’s cocoa output could fall about 16% in 2026–2027, citing El Niño-linked weather stress, cocoa swollen shoot disease, ageing farms, and illegal mining damage. Climate Pressure on Food Prices: A report warns “climateflation” could push food prices higher as extreme heat and weather disruptions hit crops and supply chains. Farmer-Herder Tensions in Uganda: Northern Uganda faces rising conflict as drought and shrinking grazing and water resources force herders and farmers into direct competition. Regional Trade Rules for Agribusiness: ECOWAS Parliament urges harmonised customs, import rules, taxation and business registration to help MSMEs grow—key for moving farm goods across borders. El Niño Preparedness: The AU and partners are calling for stronger preparedness ahead of potential El Niño impacts that could disrupt planting and livelihoods.
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