AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAgricultural Outlook: FAO-OECD projects global farm incomes rising 9% by 2035 on productivity gains, but warns volatility could cut incomes in 2035 by 25% if recent shock frequency continues; fertilizer-use drops tied to energy prices are flagged as a 2027 risk. Climate & Food Security: A report warns humid heatwaves are lasting far longer in parts of South America and Southeast Asia, with wet-bulb conditions pushing human cooling limits—an issue that can hit crop yields and livestock. Pest Control in the Region: The U.S. and Mexico opened a sterile fly facility in Metapa to fight New World screwworm, aiming to produce up to 100 million sterile flies weekly and protect cattle herds after reemergence in Mexico. Disaster Impacts: Venezuela’s twin earthquakes have triggered major coastal changes, including Trinidad’s coastline rising nearly 20 feet and leaving sea animals stranded. Rural Livelihoods: A Honduras piece highlights Indigenous guardians risking their lives to protect scarlet macaws in La Moskitia, underscoring how conservation and local economies collide.
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