AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeforestation Rules: EU rules due to take effect on 30 December will require traceability for soya and cattle products. Importers warn delayed preparation could trigger a supply shock. Organic Farming: EU lawmakers have agreed updated organic rules, tightening logo requirements while maintaining import continuity — a result welcomed by farmers. CAP Funding: Cork farmers could lose an estimated €39 million a year under proposed CAP cuts, with the county’s rural economy facing a further hit. Markets and Harvests: The EU has also agreed updated market rules for fruit and vegetables, as drought weighs on oilseed production. Trade Disruption: Truckers’ protests in Italy are disrupting fresh-produce deliveries and putting pasta production at risk. New Farm Opportunities: Ireland’s first bioeconomy strategy aims to turn research and agricultural resources into new products, businesses and income for farmers.
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