AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoFertilizer Shock & Organic Pivot: An AP report links Iran-war disruptions to fertilizer price spikes, pushing farmers in Senegal and beyond toward compost, manure and natural farming as chemical inputs get harder to afford. Food Sovereignty in Venezuela: Guárico’s peasant communities formally joined the 2026 Agrifood Plan, receiving inputs and fuel to expand corn planting and stabilize local food supply. Caribbean Crop Proof: Trinidad’s CARDI, with partners, showcased a successful black-eyed peas pilot—fast germination and harvest in about two months—aimed at boosting food security and school feeding. Mexico-Russia Trade Workaround: Mexico and Russia plan talks on alternative payment mechanisms to bypass SWIFT, with agricultural cooperation flagged as a potential priority. Rural Infrastructure in Mexico: Los Cabos is rolling out federal investment for parks, water systems and rural support, including cisterns and corrals for livestock producers. Environmental Defenders in Peru: A Lima meeting brings regional activists together to resist pollution and the criminalization of people defending water and territories. Agriculture & Energy Tension in Chile: A cross-border investigation details coal’s route from Colombia to Chile and its impacts on Indigenous rights and community health in Huasco. Beef Prices Pressure: US retail beef hits record levels as drought-driven herd losses tighten supply, keeping steak costs elevated.
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