AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoFarm Policy Uncertainty (U.S.): The extended 2018 Farm Bill expired Wednesday, leaving farm support, conservation, nutrition, research and rural programs in limbo as Congress works on a replacement; the House has advanced its version while the Senate vote is still pending, with no fix expected for at least a month. Climate & Livestock Heat (Caribbean): Barbados poultry producers are urging farmers to reduce heat stress on chickens as extreme temperatures threaten productivity. Food Security & Trade Rules (G20): G20 ministers agreed it’s “not acceptable” to weaponize food and agriculture in conflicts, amid rising pressure on Black Sea shipping and agricultural exports. El Niño Risk (Latin America): UNICEF warns 25.8 million children across Latin America face El Niño-related risks. Ag Policy & Environment (Peru): Peru’s SENASA suspended glyphosate and other pesticides in plant foods. Regional Agriculture Links (Caribbean Week of Agriculture): Jamaica’s minister called for stronger intra-Caribbean trade and better air/sea links, cold storage and border processes to move food between markets. Coffee & Farmers (International Coffee Day): International Coffee Day spotlights Latin American smallholders and the push for fair pay.
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