AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgricultural Finance: Philippines banks boosted lending to agriculture, fisheries and rural development to P3.1 trillion in June—29% higher year-on-year and the strongest compliance with the sector quota since Sept. 2025. Biodiversity vs. Charcoal: Namibia’s environment ministry rejected claims that charcoal production threatens biodiversity, arguing sustainable bush control can restore rangelands and wildlife habitat. Food Security: Zambia is set for its biggest maize harvest on record—about 4.9 million tonnes—creating a surplus for exports and a buffer heading into the 2026-27 season. Trade Relief: South Africa’s exporters got a boost as the US Senate voted to extend AGOA for two more years, easing fears of losing duty-free access. Climate Pressure on Farms: Europe’s drought is damaging crops and water supplies, with farmers facing tighter irrigation rules and major yield losses. Market Access for Citrus: South Africa and India agreed new citrus protocols after a decade of talks, adding fresh fruit fly cold-treatment options to unlock India’s demand. Rural Livelihoods: Cambodia and the EU backed a partnership to modernise rural farming, including production contracts linking farmers to processors. Policy & Biosecurity: Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa agriculture committee moved to form a legal body to review tobacco growers’ issues, while the US ran a regional rabies baiting campaign.
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