AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAgribusiness Access & Finance: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged governments to open crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-recognised terms—so a 10-year arrangement can work as collateral—while stressing inclusion for persons with disability isn’t “ceremonial” but built into training, forums, and financial tools. Regional Procurement Milestone: OECS marked 40 years of the OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service, highlighting how pooled purchasing has helped small states sustain capacity through hurricanes, volcanic crises, the banana trade collapse, the pandemic, and financial shocks. Swine Industry Research Push: The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine launched three National Pork Board-backed initiatives targeting national biosecurity mapping, viral disease control, and international benchmarking to strengthen herd health and reduce costly threats like PRRSV-2. Regional Airlift Watch: Caribbean Airlines ended its direct Tobago–Barbados passenger and cargo service, leaving carriers cautious about adding capacity and pointing to demand and route planning as they monitor the gap. Culture & Film Production: Berlin Golden Bear winner 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.
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