AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Risk: Ghana’s meteorological agency warns a strong El Niño could bring hotter, drier conditions through 2027, threatening crops, water supplies and hydropower. Nigeria’s Pula is seeking to widen farm insurance against floods and other climate shocks; it operates in 13 African markets. Livestock: Drought and degraded riverbanks are forcing Malawi cattle farmers to travel up to 27 kilometres for fodder, raising costs and reducing milk production. Food Security: Zimbabwe’s parliamentary speaker urged households to conserve maize meal as drought fears grow, while Kenya aims to double potato output to six million tonnes within three years through improved technology, market access and varieties. Export Markets: South African fruit growers see China as a chance to diversify exports, but say reliable supply, quality and logistics will be key to competing there. Agricultural Cooperation: Ghana and Russia agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, among six commitments made during President John Mahama’s visit to Moscow.
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