AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoZimbabwe’s circular ag push: Zimbabwe is pitching a regional model for circular food systems, aiming to lift agriculture’s economy from US$10.3B to US$15.8B by 2030 under AFSRTS 2 (2026–2030), with targets on nutrition, livelihoods, and land tenure plus a big irrigation buildout. On-the-ground citrus expansion: At ARDA Antelope Estate in Maphisa, a 20-hectare citrus trial is part of a plan to bring underused land into production and scale up to 200 hectares. Farm operations hit by weather: Ontario growers got a boost as Agricorp extended planting deadlines after wet conditions, while elsewhere farmers are dealing with soaked procurement stocks after storms. Biosecurity alarm: California wine country faces a new threat after glassy-winged sharpshooter pests were found on grapevines sold at Costco, prompting urgent local action. Food supply signals: Zambia forecasts a record maize harvest near 4.94M tonnes for 2025/26, while China’s hog prices stay near decade lows, squeezing producers.
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