AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Jobs: South Africa faces the planned loss of US AGOA preferences from 2027, with unions warning of up to 10,000 jobs at risk, especially in citrus and manufacturing. Business groups say trade will continue, but exporters could face higher costs. Farm Investment: Kenya is spending Sh409 million on Bt cotton seeds to revive production and supply local textile makers. Tanzania secured a $60 million AfDB loan to expand agricultural lending, alongside a grant for digital climate insurance expected to reach 300,000 farmers. Crop Risks: Western Australian growers are considering legal action over alleged failures of Bayer-linked TruFlex canola varieties, with losses potentially reaching millions of dollars. Markets: A weaker US dollar lifted wheat futures, while hopes for stronger Black Sea exports limited gains. Nigeria’s agriculture PMI also rose to 54.7 in October, extending its expansion streak to 27 months.
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