AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety & Chemicals: A systematic review in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology found pesticide residues in infant formula across 22 of 26 studies, with multiple chemical classes showing up together—raising fresh concerns for infant exposure. School Nutrition via Water Tech: Kenya’s West Pokot schools commissioned a solar-powered micro-irrigation setup with drip greenhouses and kitchen-garden plans, aiming to cut food costs and boost year-round fresh produce. Circular Food Systems: South Africa’s Shoprite expanded community food gardens to 300 sites, turning household food waste into compost and nearby vegetables to improve access to nutritious food. Agri-Innovation in India: A 2,000 sq m natural farming model launched at a Guntur school to teach students practical sustainable agriculture, healthy food systems, biodiversity, and seed saving. Green Livelihoods in Cambodia: Under Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, India and Cambodia signed MoUs for climate-smart apiculture training for smallholders and a schooling support project for rural students. Plastic Policy: Namibia reported nearly N$250m raised over five years from a lightweight plastics levy, funding waste management and green initiatives. Agri Finance for SMEs: Uganda’s Pearl Bank and Ronalds in Africa ran a bootcamp to help agri-SMEs access funding and scale operations.
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