AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgriculture & Youth Mobilization: In Grenada, Dr. Didacus Jules opened the 2026 Youth and Women in Agriculture Symposium, stressing that young people are ready to farm when they’re properly invited and supported. Climate & Water Stress: The Caribbean is bracing for a potentially severe drought and heat crisis into 2027, with El Niño driving hotter, drier conditions that could squeeze water supplies, agriculture, and public health—especially across Windwards, Leewards, and ABC islands. Hurricane Recovery & Procurement: Grenada’s Parliament is weighing a large EC$310.9m supplemental appropriation tied to Hurricane Beryl recovery and new challenges, with the biggest slice earmarked for a design-finance-build arrangement amid calls for scrutiny. Marina Dispute (Carriacou): The Corion family in Carriacou says boat owners at Tyrrel Bay Marina were given “advanced notice” before a fence was erected, rejecting claims of being locked out without warning. Food & Farm Inputs (Global): Kenya’s pesticide use hit record levels in 2024, raising concerns about health and environmental risks as farmers rely heavily on chemical crop protection.
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