AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRegional Agriculture & Land Access: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to open crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-collateral-friendly terms, stressing inclusion for people with disabilities and making agribusiness training and finance more than “ceremonial.” Swine Industry Research: The University of Minnesota launched three National Pork Board-backed initiatives to strengthen biosecurity, improve viral disease control, and benchmark practices across the U.S. swine sector. Shipping & Airlift Watch: Caribbean Airlines is ending its direct Tobago–Barbados passenger and cargo service, creating a potential regional airlift gap while other carriers say they’re monitoring demand before adding capacity. Trade & Food Industry Pressure: A new look at the meat industry highlights ongoing human rights concerns alongside long-running animal welfare and environmental debates. Culture & Production (Film): Lila Avilés wrapped production on “Cábula,” sharing a first look ahead of the Venice Gap-Financing Market, with the story centered on education and community exploitation. Territory & Policy Noise: Donald Trump posted an AI map suggesting a far-expanded U.S. footprint across North America and parts of the Caribbean, without clear policy follow-through.
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