AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeatwave hits European farming and food supply: A new UK heatwave forecast for 8–11 July, with temperatures possibly above 40C, is raising fresh fears of a chicken shortage after thousands died in transport during the 2022 event. Climate risk for agriculture: Across Europe, record heat is already disrupting crops and livestock, with insurers and researchers warning extreme heat is now a major threat to health, water, energy and farming. Water stress in Mediterranean farming: Italy’s Po River is running low, pushing saltwater intrusion into farms and ecosystems and turning the heat into a food-security warning. Agritourism and rural income: Albania’s agritourism model shows how small farms can link to visitors and local supply chains, supported by grants and tax relief, while the wider sector is growing across Europe. Blue economy aquaculture: Portugal has issued its first offshore aquaculture permit, signaling a push to expand sea-based food production and reduce EU import dependence.
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