AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgri-Trade & Logistics: Oman’s ports of Sohar, Salalah and Duqm are positioning as India’s gateway to West Asia and Africa after the India-Oman CEPA took effect June 1, with Sohar adding a dedicated bulk agricultural terminal and Salalah pushing food and farm exports. Farm Inputs & Costs: In Wisconsin, Trump courted dairy and crop farmers at Custer Farms, promising lower fertilizer and energy costs amid tariff and Iran-driven price pressure. Food Exports: Air India’s cargo push is moving fresh mangoes and other produce abroad—over 3,300 tonnes from March to May, including 1,000+ tonnes of mangoes. Climate Risk for Crops: India’s monsoon has arrived, but warnings of a possible “Super El Niño” are raising odds of weaker rains and knock-on effects for agriculture and food prices. Ag Tech & Training: A new $14.6m Agricultural Technical Center is breaking ground at Searcy High School, aiming to expand hands-on ag education. Bioeconomy Capacity: IICA and the Latin American Bioeconomy Network launched BioSinergia 2026 webinars to help turn biological resources into sustainable, inclusive development projects.
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