AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Produce Trade: The Cyclospora outbreak keeps spreading across the U.S., with public guidance still focused on uncertainty around sources and how contamination happens in produce supply chains. Colombia Earthquake: A 7.4 quake in western Colombia has pushed deaths past 250 as rescuers search collapsed buildings; power and services remain disrupted, and the National Coffee Federation is assessing farm damage. Climate Pressure on Agriculture: Record July heat tied to drought and wildfires is raising alarms for food and water security across Latin America and beyond. Brazil Land-Use & El Niño Risk: A new Brazil vegetation-loss analysis links deforestation and conversion to agriculture/cattle with higher vulnerability to El Niño impacts. Fertilizer & Input Security: Brazil Potash’s Autazes project legality was reaffirmed in court, a key signal for long-term potash supply planning. Livestock Development: Venezuela’s agriculture ministry met with FAO on seed systems, animal health, and Super Niño mitigation to support food sovereignty. Caribbean Feed Innovation: Caribbean pilots are testing black soldier fly larvae to turn food waste into animal feed and cut reliance on imported inputs.
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