AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoMarket Access: Egypt’s farmed fish and crustaceans can enter all 27 EU markets from November 4, after the bloc approved the country’s aquaculture controls. Exporters must still meet hygiene rules and obtain shipment certification. Farm Finance: EIB Global and Nigeria’s FCMB will provide €85 million for agricultural businesses, with at least 70% directed to cocoa and dairy. Funding is set to support farmers and cooperatives, processing and product traceability. Coffee Value Chain: A China-backed project in Uganda aims to improve smallholder coffee quality, expand local processing and open routes to Chinese buyers. Export Risk: African cocoa growers face possible exclusion from Europe over compliance concerns, while new Nigerian financing targets traceability and processing—key parts of meeting market requirements. Food Security: Reports warn hunger is worsening as humanitarian food aid to Africa falls sharply, renewing calls for investment in production, storage and processing. Climate Readiness: East and southern African farmers are being urged to prepare for El Niño’s heat and water stress, with risks extending from crops to food prices.
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