AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFeed & Aquaculture Trade: Chinese feed giant Haid is pushing aggressive overseas expansion, adding new facilities across Egypt, Nigeria, Ecuador and Vietnam, with international aquafeed sales up about 21% by volume in H1 2026. Animal Health: Wisconsin’s hemorrhagic disease outbreak is expanding as deer deaths rise, while Scotland confirms H5N5 bird flu at a Western Isles site, triggering movement restrictions and licensing. Food Security & Infrastructure: Canada launches a $1B Food-Link Fund to build wholesale terminals and regional food hubs, aiming to move food faster and boost competition. Market Access & Policy: Kenya’s Coffee Act 2026 opens more marketing channels via the Nairobi Coffee Exchange and direct settlement, with payments targeted within five days after procurement. Rural Resilience: Researchers warn rural economies remain vulnerable when agriculture dominates local GDP, but regional partnerships can help buffer downturns. Costs Squeeze: A Kenya PMI survey says demand is improving, yet output stays under pressure as fuel, transport and ag-input costs bite. Ag Oversight: NAFDAC says it doesn’t regulate fresh produce sold in markets, pointing to the agriculture ministry for fresh produce and pesticide training. Diesel Shock: High diesel prices have bankrupted 16 trucking companies in about a month, with knock-on effects for farm transport.
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