AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWeather-hit Harvests: Frost and rain have delayed Mendoza’s cherry harvest, with producers expecting output 30% below average. Colombia’s Hass avocado exports are forecast to fall 25% to 140,000 tonnes in 2026 after weather disrupted production. Aquaculture Investment: BioMar opened the first phase of an Ecuador expansion, targeting shrimp-feed capacity of 410,000 tonnes this year as demand grows. Farm Finances: Brazil’s court-supervised restructurings reached a record 8,478 companies by September, including 1,416 in agriculture and livestock; high borrowing costs are a key strain. Export Outlook: Peru’s table grape exports are forecast to drop 13% in 2026/27, while Chile expects a 9.7% increase. Climate Risks: At COP31, the World Food Programme urged investment in early warnings and pre-disaster support, warning El Niño could push 49 million more people worldwide into acute food insecurity by the end of 2027.
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