AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFarm Trade: The US and China discussed tariff cuts and agricultural trade at their first Trade Council meeting, but gave no details of a new agreement ahead of an expected leaders’ meeting. Investment: Ghana’s 2027 budget commits US$3 billion to commercial agriculture, targeting eight sectors including rice, poultry, maize and cocoa processing. Livestock Health: More than 90% of South Africa’s cattle herd has received foot-and-mouth disease vaccinations, exceeding the government’s year-end target; booster doses are now underway. Market Access: The Philippines and Brazil signed cooperation agreements covering agriculture and livestock, while Myanmar is seeking to expand exports of rice, pulses and sesame to Eurasian markets. Climate Resilience: Facing El Niño and groundwater concerns, farmers in Telangana are shifting from water-intensive paddy and maize to drought-tolerant horse gram. Land Rights: More than 5,800 farmers in the Philippines’ Caraga region received individual land titles covering over 10,700 hectares.
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