AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade and Market Access: Malaysia and Australia are discussing renewed agricultural cooperation, with a focus on opening Australia’s market to more Malaysian products and strengthening food safety and biosecurity links. Norway’s new seafood protocol with China also clears the way for a wider range of wild-caught exports. Seafood Investment: Labuan-based Vivendi Asset Group plans a Brunei processing facility capable of handling 60 tonnes a day, with operations expected to start in mid-2027. Industry Finance: India’s central bank has proposed priority-sector loans of up to ₹100 crore per borrower for eligible agricultural infrastructure and food-processing projects, potentially easing finance for cold-chain and processing businesses. Farm Renewal: More than nine in 10 European farmers could reach retirement age within 25 years, prompting calls for better access to land, finance and training for younger entrants. Food Safety and Resilience: The FDA is seeking input on chemical hazards in food-safety guidance, while cyberattacks on European refrigeration systems have renewed concern about risks to food stocks and supply chains.
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