AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Sanctions & Food Payments: The EU is reportedly weighing a way to reconnect Russia’s Russ Solkhoz Bank to SWIFT, citing grain-deal payment frictions and the need for workable channels for food and agriculture transactions. Organic Price Pressure in France: A French consumer group says supermarkets apply much higher markups on organic fruit and veg, leaving farmers with a smaller share and making bio produce “double penalised” on price. Heatwave Fallout for Livestock: France’s record heatwave is linked to major excess deaths and widespread animal health impacts, with hundreds of thousands of dead livestock reported. CAP & Farmer Bargaining: France’s farmers are watching Ireland’s next CAP talks closely, while broader coverage highlights ongoing pressure on how farmers are paid and contracted in the supply chain. Drought Stress in Italy: Italy’s waterways are described as being in a “critical state” from drought, raising fresh concerns for irrigation and farm output. Norfolk Heritage: A Norfolk Churches Trust milestone spotlights restoration needs across hundreds of medieval churches—an indirect reminder of how rural communities manage land, heritage, and resilience. Food Prices: Global food prices fell again in June, with cereals, dairy and sugar down, easing pressure on some staples.
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