AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoOcean Acidification Watch: Virginia researchers and shellfish farmers are teaming up on a NOAA-funded effort to understand how rising acidity is limiting calcium carbonate needed for oyster and other shell growth, aiming to build resilience before more die-offs. Aquaculture Sector Support: FAO and Kyrgyzstan launched a project to strengthen landlocked fish value chains, targeting rainbow trout and carp with work on markets, rules, and sustainability. Trade & Market Signals: India reported record seafood exports of $8.46B in FY25-26, led by frozen shrimp, with the US and China as top buyers. Policy & Investment: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz ordered MoUs from a China B2B forum—covering fisheries and food processing among other sectors—to be turned into formal agreements and joint ventures. Insurance for Risk: New market coverage highlights growth in shrimp and salmon farm insurance as disease, disasters, and climate risks push producers toward more specialized coverage. EU Fisheries Politics: Norway’s EU membership debate is resurfacing, with fish and agriculture central to the argument as global power shifts reshape trade and sovereignty.
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