AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgriculture & Land Access: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to open crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-recognised terms, including 10-year arrangements, and called for inclusion that’s structural—not just ceremonial—at the Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium. Swine & Veterinary Research: The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine launched three National Pork Board-backed initiatives to strengthen swine biosecurity, improve viral disease control, and benchmark practices internationally, including work on PRRSV-2 immunization strategies. Regional Air Logistics: Caribbean Airlines is ending its direct Tobago–Barbados passenger and cargo service, creating a potential airlift gap; LIAT (2020) and interCaribbean say they’re monitoring, but any capacity changes depend on demand and route planning. Arts & Culture (Local interest): Tabari Artspace DIFC hosts Mohamed Monaiseer’s solo “85 Seconds To Midnight,” exploring how war and colonial power repeat across generations. Human Rights & Food Industry: A new look at Big Meat highlights ongoing human rights problems alongside the sector’s long-running controversies.
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