AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAntibiotics & Beef Trade: A new study says Argentina’s feedlots show widespread antibiotic misuse, including off-label and unrecorded use, with EU officials facing renewed pressure as EU beef imports from Argentina rise. Climate Risk for Farmers: El Niño-linked weather is worsening drought impacts across Latin America, with reports highlighting how extreme conditions are straining farm production and water access. Seed Security: CIMMYT shipped thousands of maize and wheat accessions to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, expanding a genetic backup meant to help breeders respond to drought, heat, and disease. Caribbean Ag Finance: Jamaica’s ALEX platform has generated nearly $2B in sales since 2018 by linking small farmers to tourism buyers, aiming to scale consistent supply. Soybean Trade Signals: Reuters reports China’s weak feed demand and crush margins could reduce soybean purchases, with US soybeans excluded from tariff relief and more demand shifting to Brazil and Argentina.
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