AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety: The U.S. FDA closed its Cyclospora investigation into the Taylor Farms Mexico iceberg lettuce outbreak, saying it found the parasite in wastewater and a drainage ditch, with “strong evidence” linking the contamination to the recalled product. EU–Brazil Trade: After a September suspension, the EU signaled it could resume chicken and honey imports from Brazil once bureaucratic steps finish, following a positive audit. Caribbean Food Security: Guyana presented COTED progress showing 1.4 million tonnes of agricultural output reported in early 2026 (42.3% of target), with intra-regional exports rising. Regional Climate Risk: CAF will seed a US$1B response fund for a potential “Super El Niño,” warning agriculture, livestock and fisheries could take major hits. Caribbean Agriculture Policy: Jamaica’s agriculture minister urged CARICOM to specialize by crop and push private investment to cut the regional food import bill by 25% by 2030. Markets: Soybeans and corn fell on fund/technical selling, while forecasts point to warmer, drier harvest conditions.
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