AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUSMCA Uncertainty for Farmers: Trump says the US may not renew USMCA, with a July 1 review looming and agriculture among the key battlegrounds for duty-free access. El Niño Preparedness: FAO and WFP launched a joint anticipatory action appeal for $202M to protect nearly 9M people across 22 high-risk countries, including parts of Latin America and the Caribbean. Water Stress in Mexico: Baja California urges farmers to crop-switch ahead of drastic 2027 Colorado River cuts, warning wheat is already hit and adaptation is unavoidable. Sugar Sector Lifeline in South Africa: Tongaat Hulett avoided liquidation after a funding agreement, aiming to protect jobs and growers while tackling pressure from imports. Plant Science Policy Shift (EU): Europe approved new gene-editing rules for New Genomic Techniques, potentially speeding drought and pest-resilient crop development. Fertilizer Demand in Brazil: Aguia Resources reported early phosphate sales for Pampafós, signaling active uptake by Brazilian growers. Trade Friction in Europe: Switzerland rejected a Mercosur deal over farmer and labor/environment concerns. Commodity Risk Watch: Reuters explains why a strong El Niño can hit “soft commodities” like cocoa and coffee, raising stakes for tropical producers.
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