AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSoy & biodiesel push in Illinois: Incobrasa Industries is expanding soybean crushing and biodiesel capacity, aiming to boost output by mid-June as diesel prices and U.S. tax incentives lift demand and farmers seek more stable domestic markets amid trade shocks. Cuba’s free-market reforms: Cuban lawmakers approved nearly 200 measures to cut the state’s economic role and open space for private and foreign investment, including in agriculture, as the island battles a deepening crisis under U.S. pressure. Fertilizer supply security in Brazil: Petrobras plans to restart construction of the Tres Lagoas urea/ammonia plant in Mato Grosso do Sul by September, targeting lower import dependence and supporting agribusiness demand. El Niño food-risk planning: FAO and WFP launched appeals to protect millions from extreme weather impacts tied to El Niño, with Latin America among vulnerable regions. Bird flu watch: Australia reported a suspected H5 avian influenza case in a migratory bird, underscoring ongoing biosecurity risks for poultry and wildlife. Trade and disease controls: The Philippines moved to regionalize poultry imports with Chile after Chile was recognized for bird-flu controls, keeping country-wide restrictions in place while allowing shipments from disease-free areas.
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