AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJamaica Investment: A new 480-hectare agro park and irrigation system in St. Catherine is designed to strengthen food security and support farmers, particularly women and young people. Colombia Pork Sector: La Fazenda is shifting to cost cuts and debt restructuring after domestic pork prices fell 35%; the company says productivity gains have helped cushion the downturn. Crop Protection Debate: Nineteen U.S. lawmakers oppose support for Colombia’s proposed aerial spraying of coca crops, which still requires environmental approval. Weather Risks: El Niño could cut Brazil’s soybean crop by nearly 10%, while worsening conditions have pushed Argentine farmers to move cattle by boat. Peru’s mango season has also opened with reduced volumes and early El Niño pressure. Caribbean Food Security: IICA’s director-general has renewed calls for a regional seed system to strengthen food supplies.
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