AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoTrade & Market Access: Brazil’s President Lula met EU leaders at the G7 to push back on the EU’s ban on Brazilian meat, offal, fish and honey, arguing for solutions tied to health and phytosanitary concerns ahead of a Sept. 3 start date. Aquaculture Exports: Armenia is moving to expand EU market access for aquaculture fish and caviar by updating food-safety law and using the EU’s TRACES system; five companies have already applied for registration. Blue Economy Policy: Ghana’s fisheries and aquaculture minister Emelia Arthur says sustainable fisheries and aquaculture are central to food security and jobs, stressing data-driven decisions and stronger partnerships. Water & Habitat Planning: Vermont DEC is seeking public comment (June 15–July 15) on a draft five-year tactical basin plan for the Upper Connecticut River Basin, outlining 40+ actions to restore habitat and improve water quality. Local Fisheries Governance: New Hampshire Fish and Game’s proposed hunting and fishing fee increases were pulled back after Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s office said stakeholders weren’t adequately consulted.
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