AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoDairy Value-Chain Push: Nigeria’s Livestock Development ministry says it’s planning skills, finance and cooperative support to create opportunities for 37,000 women and youths across dairy production, processing and marketing ahead of World Milk Day. School Food Procurement: In Spain’s Balearic Islands, a conference in Inca brought local producers and caterers together to boost use of local and organic products in school canteens under updated tender rules. Beef Price Shock: US beef hits record highs as drought-driven herd losses tighten supply, with analysts pointing to a shrinking cattle herd as the main driver behind steak and ground beef sticker shock. Poultry Trade Relief: China lifted HPAI-related poultry import restrictions for 17 US states, potentially reopening export volumes under a regionalization deal. Food Safety & Consumer Risk: Tunisia’s watermelon scare after a poisoning incident was dismissed by health authorities, but guidance stresses hygiene and safe handling once fruit is cut. Market Access for Small Shops: South Africa’s Spaza Shop Support Fund update highlights progress on applications, verification and funding for qualifying spaza owners as part of broader food-safety and compliance efforts.
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