AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Security: About 645 million people faced hunger last year and nearly 2.7 billion could not afford a healthy diet, the UN said for World Food Day, urging countries to use data and technology to improve access to nutritious food. Regional Trade: Uganda and Kenya have agreed to tackle barriers to cross-border trade, including delays that leave vegetables losing value at border posts. Investment: Malaysia’s fishermen’s association is putting RM5.3 million into a new phase of shrimp farming, targeting annual output of 120 tonnes from nine ponds. Nigeria’s Food Supply: Lagos is seeking to double food self-sufficiency to 40% with a ₦500 billion fund and stronger partnerships, while cocoa processor Johnvents is expanding local processing and farmer training to build a stronger agribusiness sector. Climate Pressure: A looming Super El Niño has renewed calls in the Philippines for a national water-management framework, while drought-driven fodder shortages in Luxembourg are pushing farmers to cut livestock numbers.
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