AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoForest and Farm Policy: Brazil’s Amazon deforestation fell 42% to a record-low 3,335 square kilometers in the year through July; clearing also declined in the Cerrado. Food Security: Guyana is backing an integrated agri-food economy, with plans to expand production, processing and transport and reduce reliance on imported food. Avocado Trade: Peru-based Camposol is investing in Mexican grower Jaliscavo, strengthening its global avocado sourcing. Climate Risks: A powerful El Niño threatens harvests across the region, adding to pressure on Colombian families facing hunger and Salvadoran ranchers struggling to find buyers for cattle amid drought. Farm Input Strains: Cuba’s agriculture minister says fuel, fertilizer and seed shortages are hampering production and food distribution.
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