AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSustainable Cocoa Supply: Lindt & Sprüngli says its entire cocoa sourcing is now covered by 100% Rainforest Alliance certification, with agroforestry, forest restoration, community projects and a Living Income pilot aimed at closing the farmer income gap. Value-Added Processing: India’s Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated Meghalaya’s ₹32-crore organic spice processing unit (PRIME-HUB) in Ri-Bhoi, positioning the region for higher-value, traceable exports and new farmer opportunities. Farmer Support & Skills: Zimbabwe’s Zimplats-Gwebi programme graduated 60 farmers, training them in crop/livestock production, agribusiness and sustainable practices. Water & Climate Resilience: A UNFCCC SB64 side event in Bonn focused on cross-sector partnerships for water security and climate resilience, pushing “water transversality” across policy. Livestock Finance: Tanzania’s NMB reported over Sh180 billion in livestock lending to farmers and businesses, backing feed, breeds, fattening and market development. Agri-Waste to Fuel: India approved INR 150 crore for a hybrid 2G ethanol project in Uttar Pradesh to turn sugarcane bagasse and residues into clean fuel, targeting residue burning reduction. Infrastructure for Food Systems: Uganda’s AfDB approved Shs650+ billion to upgrade Arua Airport, aiming to improve regional connectivity for trade and agriculture.
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