AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Security Update: Cook Islands’ new online dashboard says fuel stocks are stable, with Rarotonga up to 57 days of supply and Aitutaki “well-stocked” despite a 10-day petrol baseline. Invasive Species Alert: Growers and arborists warn an island-wide ant infestation is putting Rarotonga’s ecosystem at risk, with calls for stronger, faster action from the Ministry of Agriculture. Tourism & Local Food: “Taste of the Cook Islands” returns at Te Tapora Kai (Punanga Nui Market), featuring local dishes, live music, crafts, and new vendor participation to boost market foot traffic. Agriculture & Food Security: A political analyst argues the Cook Islands should push harder on domestic production to cut import dependence and strengthen local producers, including through better-organised grower cooperation. Blue Economy & Ocean Policy: World Ocean Day coverage highlights IMO pressure for shipping to move from policy to practice to reduce pollution and protect marine life. Deep-Sea Minerals Watch: Deep Sea Minerals reports progress on U.S. regulatory steps (NOAA pathway) as Pacific seabed mining heats up geopolitically. Food Safety for Exports: EU rules training for Pacific freezer vessels targets compliance gaps that could affect access for most Pacific Island-flagged exporters to the EU.
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