AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoGlobal Fuel Shock for Farms: Russia’s diesel export ban is tightening supplies and pushing diesel prices higher, with knock-on effects for freight, electricity, and farm operations worldwide. Food Safety in Focus: A systematic review found multiple pesticide residues in infant formula across 26 studies, raising concerns about combined exposure risks. Coffee Quality & Rural Jobs (Jamaica): Mavis Bank Coffee Factory secured Safe Quality Food recertification, highlighting its sourcing from about 5,000 Blue Mountain farmers and continued export reach. CARICOM Affordability Push: Caribbean leaders and private sector agreed on steps to cut import costs, improve transport links, and reduce trade barriers, including work toward a regional ferry framework. Local Agriculture Training (Guyana): A Guyana chamber-led program helped farmers—especially women and youth—modernize their agriculture business approach and meet food safety standards. Coffee Market Pressure (Dominican Republic): Coffee producers warned that most domestic coffee consumption is imported, squeezing local growers despite higher international prices. Water & Food Security Risk (Colombia): More than 4,200 families were affected by rains and floods, underscoring ongoing rural vulnerability.
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