AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDutch nitrogen protests: Dutch farmers may face a fresh round of tractor action after the government floated new nitrogen-cutting proposals, with the sector calling the plan “incomprehensible and disproportionate” and warning of painful impacts. Water stress hits farms: Drought is tightening its grip across Europe, with the Netherlands’ iconic dikes and river systems under strain and farmers warning of smaller harvests and higher prices as irrigation limits bite. Wildfire pressure across southern Europe: Greece’s wildfire emergency remains volatile after two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air near Athens, killing two crew members, while Spain’s main blazes eased to monitoring in places but authorities still warn of flare-ups. UK drought and food supply worries: Britain’s drought is already forcing early harvesting and restricting water use, raising fears of crop shortfalls and wider food-system strain. Animal health watch: Bluetongue is spreading in Britain, with sheep farmers urged to vaccinate as cases rise. Agri trade angle: Egypt’s food exports hit a record first-half value, with EU demand up strongly, driven by citrus, potatoes, strawberries and olives.
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