AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFarm Investment: Kwara State is distributing tractors, irrigation gear and processing machines to support farmers and cut post-harvest losses. Mozambique has launched a $189.8 million campaign to raise production and move subsistence farms toward commercial markets. Farm Machinery: John Deere India says it sold more than 100,000 tractors in a single fiscal year, underscoring demand for mechanization. EU Accession: Ukraine’s potential entry poses a budget challenge for the bloc and could disrupt farm markets, prompting calls for a different funding deal. Livestock Health: New Mexico has expanded its New World screwworm zones as detections spread; animal owners may face added inspection and movement rules. Food Security: Nigeria’s food insecurity forecast could reach 33.5 million people during the 2027 lean season, amid high prices and disrupted farm livelihoods. Trade: South African farm exporters could face higher US tariffs from January 2027 after the country’s AGOA benefits are withdrawn, though access to the US market will remain.
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