AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Agri Diplomacy: Jamaica will host the 2026 Caribbean Week of Agriculture (Sept. 27–Oct. 2), aiming to draw 600+ participants from 36 countries under a “new F-A-C-E of Caribbean Food Systems” theme focused on food security, agribusiness, climate-smart tech and export growth. Crop Protection Deal: Corteva (CTVA) is forming a 50/50 joint venture with Belgium’s Globachem to develop and commercialize new crop protection products for Europe and the Americas, timed ahead of Corteva’s crop protection spin-off into Vylor on Oct. 1. Trade Talks, Agriculture Included: Mexico says it’s making progress in USMCA trade negotiations after a Trump call, with discussions covering agriculture alongside rules of origin and supply-chain integration. Water Security for Farming: Saint Lucia’s Northern Water Project will invest $22M+ to replace aging pipelines and improve reliable water supply for the northern belt—key for agriculture and livelihoods. Food Safety Alert: US health authorities report a lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce processed in central Mexico, with deaths confirmed in Michigan amid a surge in cases.
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