AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety & Trade: A new study says only three Hawaiian producers meet US organic honey rules, and researchers argue the standards may be stricter than needed—potentially opening a bigger market for beekeepers. Pest Watch: Cotton jassid is back in the US Southeast, with entomologists reporting renewed monitoring after earlier quiet periods and noting the pest’s past yield damage in cotton and other crops. Market Access: MERCOSUR’s first free trade pact with a Southeast Asian country—Singapore–MERCOSUR—now takes effect for Singapore and Brazil, cutting tariffs on most goods and including cooperation on sanitary standards that can affect agriculture exports. Environment & Fisheries: Venezuela’s science ministry backed actions to curb an invasive coral in Sucre state, highlighting a pilot coral farm in Mochima Bay aimed at restoring native species and supporting coastal communities. Regional Resilience: CARICOM leaders used Emancipation Day messaging to stress food security, energy independence, and stronger regional systems as the Caribbean faces climate shocks and higher costs.
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