AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCocoa & coffee price pressure: CEMAC countries’ agricultural export prices fell sharply in early 2026, with cocoa down 24.6% driving the decline, while coffee slipped 4.5%, as analysts point to shifting global supply conditions. Venezuela corn push: Venezuela’s Communal Agro-Food Plan targets planting corn on 22,500+ hectares in the second half of 2026, with communes in Guárico, Monagas and Yaracuy running production chains to boost food sovereignty. Brazil–EU meat talks: Brazil’s meatpackers are betting on EU approval before an antimicrobial ban takes effect, using a private protocol to segregate cattle and seeking a transition period as negotiations intensify. Argentina logistics upgrade: Argentina confirmed a 25-year concession for dredging and navigation aids on the Paraguay–Paraná waterway, aiming to cut logistics costs by 13.5% while facing environmental concerns over river impacts. Brazil Amazon cattle conflict: A conservation and Indigenous land dispute on Bananal Island highlights the tension between ranching pressure and efforts to curb deforestation in protected territories. CARICOM food security agenda: Caribbean leaders plan to prioritize regional food security strategies at an upcoming CARICOM summit in Saint Lucia, focusing on sustainability and reducing import dependence.
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