AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoCotton Revival: Kenya is investing Sh409 million in Bt cotton seed distribution across seven counties, aiming to bring farmers back to the crop and supply local textile makers. Farm Finance: Tanzania won a $60 million African Development Bank loan to expand agricultural lending, plus a $997,000 grant for digital climate insurance expected to reach 300,000 farmers. Crop Risk: Western Australian growers are considering legal action after alleged failures in some glyphosate-resistant canola varieties, with reported losses potentially running into millions of dollars. Grain Storage: Ghana is planning a US$4.8 million facility with capacity for 21,000 tonnes to ease storage shortages and cut post-harvest losses. Water Pressure: Farmers in India’s Telangana are demanding irrigation water through November 30, warning that stopping supply could damage crops nearing a critical growth stage.
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