AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIraq Agribusiness Push: PepsiCo signed agreements with Baghdad Soft Drinks Company and Green Iraq Company to expand local manufacturing capacity, modernise farming techniques and support jobs, positioning Iraq as a food-and-beverage export hub. Food Security Under Pressure: A new UN/FAO-led update says global hunger eased in 2025 but remains fragile; Africa now has the highest number of hungry people, while IFAD warns Middle East conflict and energy disruptions could add millions more to hunger via higher fuel, fertiliser and food costs. Gaza Livelihoods: Gaza’s beekeeping sector faces collapse after the war destroyed apiaries and grazing vegetation, with losses estimated at about $39m since late 2023 and tens of thousands of hives wiped out. West Bank Land Grab: A study says Israel’s settlement expansion accelerated in early 2026, with plans targeting over 22,650 dunums and nearly 20,000 new housing units, including agricultural and infrastructure areas. Regional Climate Stress: Türkiye is hit by extreme heat after severe storms, raising risks for farming and rural livelihoods. Market Watch: Malaysian palm oil futures fell as Dalian rival oils and crude weakened, while exports showed mixed performance in early July.
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