AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Livestock Biosecurity: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas—the first U.S. detection in decades—prompting a 20 km infested zone, quarantines, movement controls, surveillance, and expedited sterile fly releases. Trade & Market Access: The Philippines sent its first commercial shipment of fresh carabao mangoes to Toronto (1 metric ton), with a second shipment planned next week. Agri-Finance & Storage: Pakistan launched an agri-storage portfolio financing facility to mobilize up to PKR 7.1bn for silos, warehouses, and cold storage, targeting reduced post-harvest losses. Climate & Exports: South Africa’s citrus growers warned flood damage in Eastern and Western Cape could cut export volumes by at least 5% as roads and orchards take hits. Policy & Compliance: FAO support in Comoros is shifting food import controls toward a structured, risk-based approach to better protect consumers. EU Support for Farmers: The EU pledged €50mn+ for Armenia after Russia’s new restrictions hit agri-food and flowers, including help to find alternative markets.
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