AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoParaguay Agriculture & Food Security: Paraguay’s agricultural research institute (IPTA) unveiled new cassava, sweet potato, tomato, and pepper varieties developed over four years, aiming to boost production, fit local climate and sanitary conditions, and speed adoption through public-private collaboration for smallholder family farms. Urban Sustainability: Asunción will host “Smart City Paraguay 2026,” a two-day summit and expo focused on turning urban ideas into real projects for a more sustainable, inclusive city agenda ahead of municipal elections. Biodiversity & Conservation Research: An international UNM-led team is returning to the Pilcomayo River in Paraguay to study “future fossils,” using the river’s sediment environment to better understand land fossil preservation. Regional Health Cooperation: Paraguay joined PAHO’s meeting of national program managers to accelerate trachoma elimination, emphasizing primary health care plus water, sanitation, and hygiene alongside eye health. Trade & Environment Link: Paraguay reported a US$746.6M trade surplus in H1 2026 as exports rose 23.6%, with registered exports driving growth—an economic backdrop that can shape demand for agricultural and natural-resource sectors. GM Oversight: Paraguay’s biosafety authority updates on approved GM products elsewhere underscore the importance of port clearance and regulatory controls for imported biotech materials.
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