AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate-Smart Finance: ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) approved a $10m climate-smart agriculture facility for Togo, Ghana and Senegal, aiming to help farmers access financing and adopt more resilient practices. Agri-Resilience & Food Security: A study on northern Uganda pastoralists shows families are turning to previously unused wild edible plants as shortages bite, raising questions about how biodiversity affects coping capacity. Kenya Weather Watch: Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts rain in 32 counties from Sept 29 to Oct 5, with activity across the Coast, Rift Valley, Nairobi and parts of the north—key for farming planning. Aquaculture Policy: Kenya’s Senate is petitioning to control the spread of cage fish farming in Lake Victoria, spotlighting governance around aquaculture growth. Livestock Biosecurity: Uganda’s food stress and ASF risk are both in focus as authorities tighten animal movement checks; in the Philippines, Bulalacao strengthened border monitoring after ASF reached nearby Occidental Mindoro. Jobs & Agriculture Link: Zimbabwe’s president said agriculture grew 27.9% in 2025 and unveiled a drought resilience plan for the 2026/27 season, as below-normal rainfall is expected.
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