AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFertiliser & food security: Nigeria’s Presidential Fertiliser Initiative says early procurement of fertiliser raw materials saved about $44m and helped shield farmers from supply shocks as US-Iran tensions disrupt shipping and push up input prices. Cocoa prices: Cocoa futures climbed into the weekend after short-covering, even as Ivory Coast port arrivals rose and inventories hit a 1.75-year high; traders are watching El Niño-linked West Africa weather risk. Livestock disease control: Namibia and South Africa both moved to contain African Swine Fever—Namibia’s Wokha district imposed movement and slaughter bans after ASF detection, while broader regional prevention remains a priority. Water for farming: China handed over 300 boreholes in Zimbabwe, bringing clean water to 75,000 people and supporting crop farming, livestock and vegetable production. Climate risk: The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño has an 80% chance of developing by June-August, raising odds of drought, heavy rain and heatwaves that can hit African food systems. Agribusiness finance: South Africa’s Land Bank urged blended finance to cut farmers’ borrowing costs, as it seeks recapitalisation support to sustain concessional lending. Trade & investment: UK launched a £15m growth programme for Nigeria to unlock private investment and support reforms, with knock-on effects for agriculture-linked value chains.
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