AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate & Water Risk: India is bracing for a weaker monsoon as El Niño threatens rainfall, with contingency plans for 111 low-irrigation districts and a push to protect water-stressed farms. Drought Response: Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay is already seeing El Niño-linked drought after cyclone recovery, prompting intensified food crop support for atoll communities. Livestock Resilience: Kenya launched a 10-day vaccination drive targeting 250,000 animals against FMD, PPR and CCPP, alongside deworming and treatment. Climate-Smart Finance: South Africa’s Standard Bank pledged R3.4bn to help farmers adopt solar, water-efficient irrigation and precision tools to cut climate risk. Market Access & Trade: Uganda set up an AfCFTA implementation committee to help farmers and firms reach duty-free regional markets. Agri Innovation & Infrastructure: Oman’s Foster + Partners unveiled a self-sustaining Al Najd Agricultural City masterplan designed to build resilient food systems and jobs. Food Waste & Consumer Behavior: Japan’s evening supermarket discount culture is growing as households seek savings while reducing edible food waste.
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