AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUSMCA Deadline: Trump says the US may let the Canada-Mexico-United States trade pact expire, with July 1 looming for formal extension talks—raising fresh uncertainty for North American farm trade. Climate & Food Risk: El Niño has arrived, and forecasts warn of heat and drought impacts that can ripple into fisheries and crop conditions across the region. Water Stress in the Andes & Southern Cone: Satellite reporting highlights shrinking rivers and lakes, including Argentina’s Parana River and Bolivia’s Lake Poopó, with knock-on effects for shipping and hydropower. Fertilizer Supply Shock Watch: A US-Iran framework to reopen Hormuz is framed as a potential “food artery” issue, since a large share of fertilizer trade moves through the strait. Livestock Health Alert: Texas officials briefed communities after New World screwworm detection, urging ranchers to tighten livestock management while responses ramp up. Women in Ag & Fisheries: Belize’s women-led small-scale fisheries forum spotlights seaweed and marine value chains as part of the blue economy. Coffee & Small Farms: A local coffee business story ties smallholder sourcing (including Colombia and Brazil) to community-building.
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