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The Dominican Ministry of Agriculture and the Inter-American organization agreed to create a regional cooperation platform that will promote innovation, investment, and agricultural trade in the SICA and CARICOM countries.

A study led by Embrapa and IICA identified, for the first time, the agtech innovation ecosystem in 23 countries in the region, with Brazil as the dominant player and digital solutions making up the majority of offerings.

The EU removes the remaining tariffs on US industrial goods while strengthening safeguards to protect its economic interests.

The Mexican pork industry is among the leading export sectors to the Korean market, where it competes alongside beef, shellfish, and seafood.

Agriculture ministers called for greater flexibility for member states and simpler rules while preserving the CAP's common EU objectives.

The latest update confirms a contraction in the global corn market for the 2026/27 crop year: the decrease in harvests in the United States and Argentina far outweighs the gains in Brazil and China, which is also putting downward pressure on exports and global stocks. The most recent projections for soybeans, however, remain optimistic, driven by Brazil and the United States, with global production expected to reach a new all-time high despite a slight reduction in ending stocks.

The Secretariat of Agriculture highlighted the federal meat certification system as a cornerstone of the country's export competitiveness, with Japan serving as the leading destination for Mexican pork exports.

At a meeting with the ACSP, the minister emphasized the importance of partnerships with the productive sector, expanding rural credit, and opening new international markets.

The Director General of IICA warned in Ireland that the main risk for the region is not a decline in production, but rather a failure to adapt in time to global changes.

This is the world's first selective herbicide for controlling resistant grass weeds in soybeans and cotton in nearly 40 years.

The United States supplied 30% of Venezuela's agricultural imports by value in 2025, with soybean meal, soybean oil, wheat, and corn leading shipments.

Ministers backed the swift implementation of the Commission's plan to secure access to fertilisers and support EU farmers.

Argentina strengthens its regional leadership and international recognition in developing agricultural technology.

The decision represents a significant step forward for the sanitary and trade agenda between the two countries.

Denmark proposes that pork production be primarily geared towards domestic supply and opens a dialogue process about its future.

The increased attractiveness of Brazilian soybeans was also driven by the depreciation of the real against the dollar.

Measures include fair pricing for agricultural products, more transparent labelling and marketing standards, and a list of terms to be reserved for meat products only.

The main proposal provides preferential market access for a wide range of US seafood and agricultural goods.

A mission from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) identified opportunities for strategic cooperation in agricultural inputs, biological products, and technology aimed at strengthening agribusiness supply chains.

Colombia's pork industry is celebrating an important milestone in its internationalization strategy.

Pork exports to Japan will continue from ASF-free zones, even if the disease is present elsewhere in Canada.

The sector continues to consolidate its international presence, with a 78% increase in export volume and a presence in more than 50 markets globally.

Argentina reduces export duties on wheat and barley starting in June and establishes a schedule of reductions for other grains starting in 2027.

The continued increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.