AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Bank Land Access: Israel issued 49 military orders since January restricting use of 2,093 dunams (517 acres) of privately owned Palestinian land, limiting farming and even tree work, with restrictions concentrated near settlements, roads, the barrier and military sites. Iraq–Türkiye Oil Route: Baghdad and Ankara are close to a one-year renewal of the 1973 Iraq–Türkiye crude pipeline deal, a key northern export lifeline as Hormuz-linked shipping disruptions push Iraq toward overland trucking. Egypt Sugar Push: Egypt was ranked Africa’s top sugar producer in an OECD-FAO outlook, citing government support, better seeds, and expanded factory capacity, including the Canal Sugar Factory. Fertiliser Cost Pressure: The EU moved to accelerate CAP changes to help farmers cope with soaring fertiliser prices, including allowing unused rural funds for fertiliser aid and earlier payments. Climate Shock Risk: Economists warn a “super” El Niño could drive a global food price shock lasting into 2028, compounding current price stress tied to the Iran war and extreme weather. Saudi Agritourism: Aseer’s Al-Wadi Resort opened a 120-metre fountain as part of a wider tourism-and-agriculture project under Vision 2030.
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