AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndia–Ghana Research: The countries signed a five-year agricultural research pact, starting with tomato development and plans for technology transfer and commercialisation. El Niño Risk: Southern African farmers face a severe test as a powerful El Niño threatens maize and bean harvests; researchers say climate shocks have cut regional legume yields by up to 78%. Livestock Health: Namibia has confirmed 127 foot-and-mouth disease cases across 15 farms, prompting tighter surveillance and movement controls near South Africa. Youth Innovation: A Ghana Senior High School team won the 2026 Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge with a solar dryer designed to reduce post-harvest losses. Seed Security: African Union leaders are urging sustained investment in research, breeding and seed access, with a focus on smallholders, women and young farmers. Export Growth: Kenya’s fruit export earnings reached US$44.2 million in June.
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