African Groundnut Council facts for kids
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| Formation | 1964 |
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| Headquarters | Lagos |
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The African Groundnut Council (AGC) is a group of countries working together. They focus on helping countries like The Gambia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sudan, and Nigeria grow and sell their groundnuts (also known as peanuts).
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History of the Groundnut Council
The AGC started in June 1964. Its first main office was in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2005, the office moved to Kano, another city in Nigeria. This move happened because a group called the Groundnut Farmers Association of Nigeria asked for it. The first leader of the AGC was Jacques Diouf.
The AGC was created to help African countries work together on money matters. They wanted to talk about shared problems, like how much to sell groundnuts for. It also helps member countries with marketing, research, and telling people about their groundnuts. Many African countries earned a lot of money from groundnuts when they first became independent. The AGC was formed to help keep groundnut prices steady and support farmers in the global market.
What the Council Does
Making Sure Groundnuts Are Top Quality
The African Groundnut Council plays a big role in setting rules for groundnut quality. They make sure that groundnuts sent to other countries meet high standards. This helps African groundnuts stay popular and competitive around the world.
Speaking Up for Groundnut Farmers
The AGC acts as a strong voice for African groundnut producers. They speak for these countries in international markets. They also work to get fair trade rules and good deals for groundnut exports.
Working Together on Groundnut Production
The council helps its member countries plan how much groundnut to grow. This teamwork prevents too many groundnuts from being produced, which could make prices drop. It helps keep groundnut prices stable in the world market.
External Links
- Official website: https://web.archive.org/web/20060529175248/http://www.afgroundnutcouncil.org/index1.html
