AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYouth Skills for Agriculture: Uganda is drafting a practical curriculum with ILO support to train young people in mechanisation, irrigation, farm structures and soil testing, aiming to cut the skills gap that slows agriculture commercialisation. AI for Farm Productivity: Google DeepMind launched an AI project in India using satellite-based models to map fields and detect farm activity, targeting more precise, climate-smart guidance for farmers. El Niño Food Risk: Southern Africa is bracing for a potentially very strong El Niño, with warnings of below-normal rains and hotter conditions; WFP flags sharp rises in acute food insecurity. Farm Adaptation: Farmers are turning to perennial grains to handle extreme weather, though adoption is limited by lower yields and market gaps. Trade and Market Signals: AGOA was extended by the US for two years, boosting export confidence for beneficiaries including Nigeria. Prices on the Ground: In South Africa’s fresh produce markets, onions jumped while potatoes eased, a reminder that climate and supply shifts quickly hit household food costs. Fertiliser Support: Morocco donated 1,000 tonnes of DAP fertilizer to support Malian farmers.
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