AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Response: The EU has deployed three helicopters and two water bomber aircraft to tackle a record wildfire in eastern Belgium’s High Fens, with evacuations ordered for villages near the blaze as it has already scorched about 1,600 hectares. Drought & Food Security: UK drought is tightening its grip, with farmers reporting dry soils and crop stress while officials warn further restrictions could follow, raising fears for the wider food supply. Livestock & Farm Inputs: Ireland’s nitrates derogation has been extended for 2026-2028, allowing around 7,000 dairy farmers higher stocking rates under tighter nutrient storage and slurry rules. Heat Impacts on Farm Work: In Pakistan’s Sindh, date workers report unbearable heat, with heatstroke and fainting becoming more common during the harvest. Policy Pressure on Agriculture: Britain’s government has unveiled a £65m support package for drought-hit farmers as extreme weather threatens harvests and could push up grocery prices.
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