AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAgricultural Finance: Philippines banks boosted lending to agriculture, fisheries and rural development to P3.1 trillion in June, hitting 89.76% of loanable funds and surpassing the mandated quota. Charcoal & Biodiversity Debate: Namibia’s environment ministry pushed back on claims that charcoal bush harvesting threatens biodiversity, arguing it can restore rangelands and improve habitats. Trade Relief for Exporters: South Africa’s agriculture exporters got a boost as the US Senate voted to extend AGOA for two more years, keeping duty-free access in play. Market Access for Citrus: After nearly a decade, India approved extra fruit-fly cold-treatment options for South African citrus, adding flexibility and potentially unlocking a huge consumer market. Regional Integration Pressure: South Africa’s Ramaphosa urged SADC leaders to speed up intra-regional trade and industrialisation, warning the bloc hasn’t unlocked its market potential. Hog Industry Under Fire: Imported pork flooding North Cotabato is squeezing local hog and meat vendors, with prices undercutting domestic supply. Food Security & Seniors: A US report highlights food insecurity among older adults, alongside programs that offer free or reduced-cost food via farmers markets and related support. Maize Supply Watch: Zambia logged its biggest maize harvest at 4.9 million tonnes, with surplus expected to support exports and the next season.
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