AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFertilizer Supply Boost: Oman’s Salalah Free Zone signed a deal worth over $29M to build an ammonium sulphate fertiliser plant, aiming to strengthen downstream inputs for agriculture. Poultry Push in Ghana: Ghana’s Nkoko Nkitinkiti first phase is moving into commercialisation to cut reliance on imported frozen chicken and create jobs—though critics say some beneficiaries ate the chicks instead of raising them. Water Affordability Under Climate Stress: A new U.S. study warns climate-driven drought resilience spending could double water bills for some households, hitting low-income families hardest. Soil Health & Antibiotic Cuts: Wales launched a farmer guide focused on disease prevention and responsible antibiotic use to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Horticulture Income Plan: Himachal Pradesh will run a 2026–2031 High Value Nut Mission, targeting walnut, almond, apricot and pine nut with orchard rejuvenation and micro-irrigation. Value-Add from “Waste”: Researchers found proteins extracted from discarded marigold flowers could become a heat-stable sustainable food ingredient. GI for Wild Harvesters: Spiti Valley sea buckthorn earned a Geographical Indication tag, expected to improve market recognition and farmer incomes. Aquaculture-Rice Experiment: Senegal is testing whether adding tilapia to rice fields can improve nutrition, reduce disease, and boost livelihoods.
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