AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Food Shock: The UN World Food Programme warns El Niño could worsen food insecurity for 18 million people in East and Southern Africa, with impacts lasting through 2027 as rain-fed farming faces below-average rainfall, floods and heat. Biofortified Nutrition: A new trial highlights biofortified millet improving toddler nutrition without the supplement side effects, pointing to safer ways to tackle micronutrient gaps. ASF Risk on the Move: In the Philippines, a livestock truck accident sparked pig looting and left 100+ hogs missing, raising African Swine Fever and criminal liability concerns—an urgent reminder for biosecurity and traceability. Cocoa Governance in Ghana: COCOBOD launches a nationwide campaign to explain the new Ghana Cocoa Board Bill (2026), covering oversight, producer pricing, farm protection, traceability and a farmer pension scheme. Senegal Milling Boost: Olam Agri doubles wheat milling capacity in Senegal to support local food manufacturing and strengthen supply resilience. Climate-linked Biodiversity: A global review finds butterfly ranges shifting worldwide, driven largely by climate and severe weather—signals of wider ecosystem stress. Agribusiness Trade Push: Brazil’s beef exporters say Africa, including South Africa, is a growing long-term destination as demand rises. Citrus Export Setback: Southern Africa’s citrus growers cut this season’s export forecast by over 4 million cartons due to weaker harvests. Mobile Vet Clinics Accountability: Reports say long-delayed mobile vet clinics remain undelivered, leaving gaps in animal health services.
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