AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Food Security Push: Caribbean agriculture ministers meeting in Jamaica urged a new regional financing and trade model, warning that more production won’t help unless farmers can move goods across borders with better logistics, cold chains, and border procedures. Venezuela Regenerative Shift: President Delcy Rodríguez backed regenerative agriculture and launched the Winter 2026 maize harvest plan, while also reaffirming support for the Venezuelan Community Coffee Plan with subsidized diesel, fertilizer financing, and plans for specialized labs. Peru El Niño Watch: Peru’s ENFEN raised the Coastal El Niño alert to 88%, warning of extraordinary intensity through January 2027 that could disrupt rainfall, rivers, and marine resources. Colombia Agrifood Investment: PepsiCo announced a US$1 billion, five-year investment in Colombia to expand production, modernize plants, and strengthen distribution, citing support for farmers and shopkeepers. Brazil Coffee Signals: Coffee prices swung with Brazil’s weaker real and dry conditions in key growing areas, as markets weigh weather risk against global supply expectations. EU Trade Legal Update: The EU’s top court rejected Poland’s bid to pause the EU–Mercosur trade agreement, keeping the bloc’s South America deal on track. Caribbean Agriculture Week Spotlight: Caribbean Week of Agriculture opened in Jamaica with youth awards and renewed focus on attracting young farmers and entrepreneurs.
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