AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildlife & Land Rights: A new meta-analysis on trophy hunting across 13 African countries says it can deliver positive outcomes for wildlife habitat and local people—especially where communities or private landowners control land and share revenues, with habitat gains reported in 92% of cases. ASF Biosecurity: In the Philippines, Alegria and Badian tightened African swine fever controls by stopping outside hog/pork imports and stepping up monitoring of backyard raisers after ASF DNA was detected in quarantined barangays. Rural Development & Land: South Africa’s rural debate is again focused on whether more land for households can translate into higher production, incomes, and “emerging farmers,” but the discussion highlights how history and policy support shape results. Food Systems & Trade: Ghana’s wheat problem persists as bread relies heavily on imports—Russia shipped millions of tonnes to Africa in 2026, with Egypt and Kenya among major buyers. Child Protection in Agriculture: Ghana rolled out a digital Ghana Child Labour Monitoring System to identify, document, refer and follow up cases, including in agriculture and other informal work. Rabies Risk: South Africa recorded 15 human rabies deaths in 2026 so far, with calls for pet vaccination and faster care after bites or scratches. Water & Rivers: Nigeria’s NIWE urged urgent action to protect River Kaduna from pollution and ecosystem degradation as World Rivers Day 2026 highlighted threats to farming and fisheries.
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