AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgribusiness Finance: Nigeria’s National Agricultural Development Fund and Sahel Capital are exploring a partnership to lower borrowing costs for agribusinesses, where loans can carry interest rates of 24% to 27%. Food Processing: Olam Agri has broken ground on a $70 million integrated feed mill in Delta State, Nigeria, expected to be completed in 2027. Market Access: South Africa and Rwanda are looking to China and other markets for agricultural exports after losing US duty-free trade access. Food Loss: In Mozambique, tomatoes are rotting before reaching buyers as transport costs, shortages and limited storage disrupt supply chains. Grain Supply: Disruptions to Black Sea shipping are raising concerns over grain exports and food prices, with African importers among those exposed.
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