AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWheat and Food Security: Punjab has set a 16.5-million-acre wheat sowing target, backed by subsidized certified seed and interest-free farm loans. Trade Risks: South Africa’s planned loss of US AGOA benefits could put thousands of jobs at risk, with citrus exports among the sectors exposed. Irrigation and Land: Kenya is investing in irrigation at Galana Kulalu to cut food imports, while a separate watershed programme aims to tackle land degradation costing the country an estimated $1.3 billion a year. Farm Finance: Tanzania secured a $60 million AfDB loan to expand agricultural lending, plus a grant to extend climate insurance to 300,000 farmers. Crop Challenges: Western Australian growers are considering legal action over reported failures in TruFlex canola crops, with losses potentially reaching millions. Storage: Ghana plans a $4.8 million grain facility with capacity for 21,000 tonnes to reduce post-harvest losses. US-China Trade: China says larger purchases of US farm goods depend on an agreement to cut tariffs.
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