AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Farm Policy: The European Parliament has moved to approve measures aimed at strengthening farmers’ position in the food supply chain, while separate EU steps tackle fertiliser-price pressure and CAP budget design debates. Trade & Tariffs: The EU ratified legislation to lower tariffs on U.S. imports under the Turnberry deal, with a safeguard to suspend cuts if the U.S. breaches terms. Fertiliser Crisis: Brussels is preparing a €540m package of financial relief and other supports for farmers facing rising fertiliser costs, as industry and farm groups push back on how help is targeted. Food & Markets: Spain’s lemon prices are jumping amid June squeeze fears, and European avocado prices are under pressure from oversupply and quality concerns. Agri-Tech & Energy: Solar and power firms keep expanding in Europe, including tracker and foundation upgrades for new solar projects, while debates continue over water and energy impacts from data centres. Animal Health: Eswatini’s foot-and-mouth disease situation is in a declining phase, with pathways discussed to restart meat exports to the EU and Asia. Water & Climate: Cyprus and Greece top EU bathing-water quality rankings, reinforcing how environmental management can support tourism-linked rural economies.
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