AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoAgri-Trade Pressure: South Africa’s agricultural exports to neighbours dipped in Q2 2026 as higher fuel-driven transport costs cut volumes, hitting items like wheat flour and vegetable products. Regional Market Push: Ghana’s deputy foreign minister urged firms to tap the ECOWAS market of 300+ million people, stressing duty-free trade for qualifying goods and the need to understand bloc rules. Aquaculture & Fisheries: Zambia says it’s committed to growing fisheries and aquaculture, citing rising production and new feed investment to support farmers. Animal Health: Palawan confirmed its first African swine fever case and moved fast with quarantine and depopulation to contain spread. Jobs & Agri Skills: Tanzania’s jobs challenge is about creating more productive, formal work, with agriculture and agro-processing flagged as key areas for investment. Policy & Governance: South Africa’s SIU welcomed the arrest of a former rural development finance official over alleged fraud tied to land restitution funds. Education for Farmers’ Future: WAEC appointed Nigerian Dr Amos Dangut as Registrar/CEO, starting Oct 1, 2026. Security Shock: Suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least 18 villagers collecting firewood in Borno, underscoring risks for rural livelihoods.
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