AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAgro-Industry & Land Rights: Honduran peasant, indigenous, and Garifuna groups are rejecting the June 2026 Agroindustrial Law, saying it favors corporate interests and has enabled forced evictions in ancestral territories, including reported expulsions in San Juan (Garifuna) and El Tulito (Choluteca), while they call for annulment of criminal proceedings against land defenders. AgTech & Agriculture Tech: IICA and a regional jury selected 15 AgTech startups for Digital Agriculture Week in Costa Rica (Sept. 7–10), including Harvverse from Honduras, as part of a push to modernize agrifood systems across the Americas. Coffee & Local Supply Chains: Portland Coffee Roasters launched OPBeans, a Honduras-produced coffee blend made by women in the country, with proceeds supporting Oregon public media—an example of cross-border sourcing tied to community impact. Climate & Food Pressure: USDA reports melon shipments from Guatemala and Honduras down (watermelon down 12% and Honduras down 25%), citing pests and downy mildew linked to unusual cool, humid weather. Energy & Regional Policy: Belize hosted CCAD talks under its pro-tempore presidency, with Honduras among participating countries, focusing on biodiversity, solid waste, water resources, and regional projects like Sargassum. Business & Finance: BAC highlights a more integrated Central America banking model to simplify cross-border payments and treasury management for multinationals operating across Honduras and neighbors.
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