AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFertiliser & Fuel Crunch: Kenya’s NCPB says it has supplied millions of bags of top-dressing fertiliser to the North Rift, but farmers in Eldoret still protest delays as more consignments move in. Input Shock Warning: A new analysis on the Hormuz crisis flags how fertilizer supply disruptions can’t be “rerouted” like oil, raising risks of harvest shortfalls and food-price spikes. Weather Risk Management: Kenya Met urges moisture-saving steps for June—mulching, minimum tillage, tied ridges, rainwater harvesting—while warning many regions face near-average to below-average rains. Farmer-Industry Finance: Nairobi hosts the FINAS 2026 summit to tackle a $100bn agriculture funding gap, aiming to turn policy promises into bankable investments for smallholders. Trade & Policy Pressure: The UK faces renewed calls to delay a CBAM fertiliser levy that could raise farm costs from 2027, while separate moves include EU fertilizer tariff relief. Land & Infrastructure: In the Philippines, P120m farm-to-market roads in Catanauan near completion to speed produce access to markets. Local Value & Markets: Cambodia launches the Cam Agri Hub to deliver climate and farming guidance online, and Davao’s cacao push highlights direct sourcing that boosts farmer incomes.
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