AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Connectivity Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged up to €200mn for connectivity projects in the South Caucasus, aiming to link transport and energy as Armenia and Azerbaijan move toward a peace deal. Heatwave Shock to Farming & Infrastructure: A major June heatwave across Europe exposed weak adaptation, with Spain reporting 1,000 excess deaths and disruptions to power and transport—raising fresh concerns for agricultural operations and supply chains. Pesticide Scrutiny: New research questions the EU approval safety of fluazinam, a PFAS fungicide used on potatoes and apples, with campaigners calling for withdrawal. Organic & CAP Pressure: Scotland’s farming sector says policy design is done and now delivery must match the promises, while EU debate continues on fairer contracts and support for organic farmers and young farmers in the next CAP. Bioenergy for Rural Areas: Ireland’s climate minister backed anaerobic digestion plants as a rural jobs and biomethane boost, while warning that planning decisions vary too much across local authorities. Trade & Food Security: Belarus and Indonesia are lining up stronger trade ahead of Lukashenko’s visit, with agriculture and food security on the agenda.
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