AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBananas & Climate: Latin American banana growers are seeking better pay as extreme weather linked to El Niño threatens output in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and the Dominican Republic. Fairtrade says past El Niño cycles cut production sharply, underscoring calls for stronger protections and fairer prices. Export Push: Venezuela brought 42 companies to China’s import expo, including cocoa and coffee exporters from Miranda, as it seeks to widen overseas markets. Market Access: Mexico’s avocado exports to the U.S. have resumed following an agreement with Michoacán producers. Brazil’s fruit and nut exports to the EU rose 15% in value this year, while Tucumán shipped 90,000 tonnes of citrus, up 9.3%. Crop Outlook: Colombia expects lower avocado exports amid tight margins, and Peru forecasts smaller Tahiti lime yields and higher prices. Rural Infrastructure: The IDB is putting $101.68 million into Honduras’ agricultural corridors to improve connections to markets.
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