AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBanana Supply Under Strain: U.S. banana availability is getting riskier as growers across Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Colombia, Honduras, Peru, Mexico and others face extreme weather, rising costs, water stress, and worsening diseases—while El Niño could intensify disruption. Protected Agriculture Boost: A FAO technical mission in St. Kitts and Nevis wrapped up training to strengthen protected cultivation, focusing on nutrient management and integrated crop management to improve productivity and climate resilience. Caribbean Sargassum Response: St. Kitts and Nevis added two specialized DESMI workboats to improve monitoring and rapid response to sargassum influxes, with UNDP and Japan support. Cage-Free Egg Pressure: The Open Wing Alliance’s Fair and Fowl 2026 report says most major companies are meeting cage-free commitments, but a smaller group still lags. Tri-National Ag Talks: Canada, the U.S., and Mexico launched a Tri-National Agricultural Accord meeting in Calgary on animal disease, plant health, and rural development. Weather Watch: Hurricane Polo hit Baja California with life-threatening winds and flash flooding, with knock-on risks for regional agriculture and infrastructure.
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