AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoLivestock Health: Namibia has begun vaccinating cattle in the Zambezi region after foot-and-mouth disease was detected at Kalala Island. Animal movement and sales are restricted as officials investigate the spread; the vaccination drive is expected to run through Oct. 26. El Niño Preparations: Tanzania has ordered timely delivery of seeds, fertiliser and extension services as farmers prepare for expected rains from October to January. Extension officers must report weekly so the government can track production and respond to risks. Food Imports: Nigeria’s wheat import bill now tops $3 billion a year, a food science institute says, despite the country being the world’s largest cassava producer. Irrigation: Kenya’s new $1.13 million Ziwa 2 project is set to bring 500 acres under irrigation and benefit 1,000 farmers, helping shift production beyond reliance on rainfall. Agricultural Investment: Benin secured $364.4 million in Islamic Development Bank co-financing for road upgrades and projects to improve farm productivity, food security and climate resilience.
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