AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat & Food Prices: UK shoppers are seeing cucumbers jump from 99p/kg to £2.09/kg as heatwaves and drought hit salad supplies across Europe, with warnings that other crops like tomatoes, lettuce and peppers could follow. Wildfires & Drought Pressure: France’s July was its hottest since records began, with drought raising fire risk; authorities report hundreds of wildfire arrests as blazes damage large areas. Water Stress Across Europe: Record-low Danube levels are exposing riverbed finds and worsening energy and transport strain across Central and Eastern Europe. EU Farm Policy: Ireland’s EU presidency month focused on animal welfare during transport, updated organic rules, CMO reforms and progress on the livestock strategy and protein plan. Livestock Strategy: A new EU livestock strategy frames cattle, sheep and dairy as strategic assets for food security and regional resilience, not just an emissions problem. Generational Renewal in Spain: Balearic Islands ranks among Spain’s worst for young farmers, with only 5.8% of CAP aid recipients under 40. EU Genomics: The EU adopted regulation on new genomic techniques, setting new expectations for plant and seed breeders.
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