AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAgri-Finance Shift: Nigeria’s banks are steadily rerouting credit toward agriculture, with lending to the sector rising to N3.86tn in March 2026 while oil-and-gas exposure fell by about N335bn. Food Safety & Supply Chain: A salmonella outbreak tied to raw eggs used in mayonnaise has grown to 21 cases, with seven hospitalizations, after eggs were traced to Happy Hens. Market Signals: Nepal’s Kalimati market set wholesale prices for tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and vegetables for Aug. 17, offering a quick read on near-term produce costs. Farmer Support Programs: Guam opened applications (Aug. 17–Sept. 2) for crop-loss compensation after Typhoon Bavi, covering agricultural input losses. Value Addition Push: Zimbabwe’s agriculture minister urged farmers and agribusinesses to scale value addition and beneficiation to build an agro-industrial hub by 2030. Livestock Trade Risk: Namibia’s EU-certified livestock inspections were suspended due to budget limits, but an interim arrangement is being used to prevent export disruptions. Tech for Harvests: Kelantan’s coconut dehusking invention is being adapted for durians and could move toward commercialization after a state innovation win.
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