AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFertiliser pressure hits peak in Europe: Farm leaders are marching on Strasbourg as the EU prepares to unveil a fertiliser action plan, but IFA and Copa-Cogeca say it won’t fix the real problem—costs and supply—unless Brussels moves fast to remove the carbon charge on imported fertiliser (CBAM). CAP design fight: INHFA warns a proposed 1LU/ha minimum stocking rate for the post-2028 CAP would leave about 80% of Irish farmers without support, calling for rules that fit hills and peat constraints. Dairy investment signal: Ireland’s Kerry Dairy rebrand Kinisla reported €1.4bn turnover and plans €300m investment plus 100 new jobs, betting on protein and nutritional ingredients demand. Agri-energy experiments: Spain is testing floating solar PV over pig manure lagoons to cut ammonia while generating on-farm power. Local farm support gaps: Soil Association says Northern Ireland has “zero support” for organic farming and wants a dedicated land target and timetable.
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