AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGhana Irrigation: A new 175-hectare water scheme in Ashanti is expected to support year-round rice farming for 220 farmers, as Ghana expands irrigation to strengthen food security. Rice Production: An $18.8 million AfDB grant will back Ghana’s rice sector, with a new project aiming to cut the country’s import bill by $500 million. Export Growth: Tanzania’s avocado exports have surpassed its 2030 target, reaching 52,000 tonnes and generating more than $97 million in earnings. Climate Risks: Forecasters warn of a strong El Niño, raising concerns for African harvests; Kenya has also forecast rainfall across 37 counties. Farm Inputs: A study warns counterfeit seeds threaten crop yields and climate resilience, underscoring the need for stronger seed systems. Livestock and Fisheries: Kenya’s president has proposed buffalo dairying to diversify milk supplies, while African countries are turning to aquaculture as wild fish stocks decline. Cocoa: Ghana’s cocoa regulator has raised $288 million to keep farmers selling amid a cash crunch in the world’s second-largest cocoa-producing country.
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