AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCocoa Agroforestry in Brazil: In Pará, smallholders manage native cocoa under dense floodplain forest canopy, boosting resilience to pests and extreme weather while meeting rising demand for ethical chocolate. Food Security & Climate Risk: A WMO report warns Latin America and the Caribbean are entering a more dangerous “new normal” of record heat, extreme rain, droughts, and higher food-security risks. Water Infrastructure Boost: Antigua and Barbuda secured a US$9M grant (CDB/FAO) to build dams and water catchment ponds to expand irrigation and cut reliance on costly desalination. Livestock Pest Alert: Texas confirmed a new cluster of New World screwworm cases on one property, with more detections raising pressure on quarantine and control efforts. Trade & Farm Policy: Soybeans gained support from stronger China demand, while broader market coverage flags weather pressure on corn and regional harvest progress in Argentina and Brazil.
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