AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAnimal Health & Food Security: Texas confirmed a New World screwworm case in a calf (first in decades), raising alarms for the $17B cattle industry and prompting USDA/state response plans to stop spread. Public Health: WHO says unsafe food causes 866M illnesses and 1.5M deaths annually, with young children hit hardest; WHO also flags chemical hazards like lead and methylmercury. Environment & Food Systems: UN Minamata Convention chief warns mercury pollution from artisanal gold mining is harming women and contaminating fish through food systems. Food Safety & Waste: England’s “simpler recycling” rollout gets a reminder: keep food-waste caddies out of direct sun to reduce odors and pests. Inflation & Agriculture: RBI held India’s repo rate at 5.25% but warned a weak monsoon could still lift food inflation. Food Access: Maine’s SUN Bucks/SUN Meals return to support summer nutrition for eligible children. Local Food Culture: National Doughnut Day (June 5) brings widespread free/discount offers; meanwhile, community events and food drives keep rolling.
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