AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFertilizer Supply Crunch in Bubanza: Farmers in Bubanza say chemical fertilizer shortages have dragged on since January 2026, even though they paid in full for the season’s inputs. In the Imbo rice perimeter, growers blame missing fertilizer for low yields. Black Market Price Shock: Urea is reportedly over 350,000 Burundian francs per 50kg bag on the parallel market, versus an official subsidized price of 66,000 francs, pushing up production costs and even affecting land leasing as owners fear they can’t earn enough to operate. Refugee Livelihood Push (World Bank/WFP): In Muyinga and Buhumuza, 907 refugee households in Musasa and Kinama camps are receiving 585,500 francs each to start income-generating activities, with agriculture and livestock prioritized. Regional Trade Disruption: At the Busia border, trucks were stuck for nearly 24 hours after Kenya’s cargo scanner broke down, delaying clearance for goods headed toward the DRC.
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