AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFertilizer Supply Shock: Morocco’s OCP says it will ramp sulphur-based fertilizer production back to full capacity by end-June 2026 after a Hormuz-linked global sulphur crunch sent prices soaring, a move that could ease pressure on phosphate fertilizer availability for farmers across Latin America. Trade Uncertainty for Ag: Trump again raised the possibility of letting USMCA expire, keeping North American farm groups on edge about market access and food supply chains. Beef Prices Watch: FAO’s May food price data shows beef prices hitting new highs, with Brazil and other major exporters in focus—important for regional feedlots and retailers. Climate Risk for Crops: NOAA says El Niño conditions have formed and could intensify toward historic levels, raising the odds of droughts and floods that can disrupt planting and yields. Regional Farm Policy: BRICS agriculture ministers met in Indore to prioritize food security and smallholder welfare, with women and youth participation on the agenda. Pest Threat: New World screwworm response escalated in Texas, with spillover risks for cattle movement and cross-border livestock trade.
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