AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoMaize Export Restart (South Africa): Transnet’s Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal in Durban loaded its first maize export vessel since Dec 2023, shipping 40,000 tons to Vietnam as the country heads toward a potential record harvest. Climate & Wildlife Risk (Region-wide): A University of Florida review finds hurricanes can both help and harm wildlife—by killing animals, driving migrations, and spreading invasive species—highlighting growing management needs as storms intensify. Deforestation Watch (Brazil): MapBiomas monitoring reports Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 2019, but overall destruction remains “breathtaking,” with the Cerrado still the hardest-hit biome. Food Security Funding (Jamaica): Jamaica says a FAO-backed US$50M resilience program for storm-hit smallholders and fishers will be fully implemented in September, with support for inputs, irrigation, and climate-smart tech. Pest & Biosecurity (Mexico/US): US officials flagged new world screwworm threats near the border and warned about lethal cattle pests spreading via shipments. Farm Safety (Venezuela): A Parika farmer in Essequibo shot a Venezuelan construction worker found on his property; police are investigating.
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