AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Security & Livestock: Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality licensed 45 livestock and animal production projects in 2025 (meat, dairy, poultry and eggs), aiming to boost domestic output and cut import reliance. Water & Fisheries: Iraq’s Tigris River is seeing a major fish die-off in Wasit, with farmers blaming upstream contamination, untreated discharges and weak water governance that’s spreading damage across provinces. Fertiliser & Farm Costs: DairyNZ warns Middle East-linked Strait of Hormuz disruption is lifting fertiliser, feed, fuel and interest costs, pushing up breakeven milk prices while squeezing operating profit. Agri-Trade & Investment: Dubai Chambers discussed expanding trade ties with South Africa’s Western Cape, flagging opportunities in agri-processing and related sectors. Horticulture Research: Southern Cross unveiled a landmark national research strategy for organic horticulture, targeting supply gaps (including berries, avocados and fresh vegetables) and export growth into Asia and the Middle East. Agricultural Finance: Egypt’s IFAP reported 63.5% YoY net profit growth in FY2025/26’s first nine months, supported by higher sales. Energy Shock at the Farm Gate: Reports link Middle East conflict and Hormuz disruption to higher fuel and logistics costs that are starting to hit grocery supply chains and prices.
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