AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Food Prices: FAO says its Food Price Index averaged 136.0 in September, up 1.5% from August, driven by weather shocks and transport disruptions that are already feeding into cereal, sugar and oil markets. El Niño Pressure: UN-linked reporting warns the “super El Niño” risk is rising across Latin America, with knock-on effects for yields and food security. Diesel Export Threat: Coverage flags that a potential U.S. diesel export ban could tighten global fuel supplies, raising costs that ripple into farm operations and food logistics. Guyana’s Regional Role: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali argues the country has a regional responsibility to boost Caribbean food security, pointing to agro-processing hubs and better farm-to-market links. Brazil Ethanol Push: Brazil’s ethanol sector is looking beyond cars, with new demand eyed from ethanol-powered farm machinery plus aviation and maritime uses. Trade & Inputs: A Russia-Brazil study notes fertilizer trade growth is lagging politics, with China gaining ground as fertilizer supplier to Brazil—an input risk for regional agriculture. EU Ag Exports: Argentina’s EU agricultural exports reportedly jumped 21% after the Mercosur deal, signaling continued market momentum for farm goods.
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