AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFoot-and-mouth crisis: A young farmer in the UK lost 11 goats after they were caught in an FMD “red zone,” where any stray livestock is culled to protect access to the EU market. Severe weather alerts: Serbia’s hydrometeorological institute warned of unstable conditions with heavy downpours, thunderstorms and hail, with orange warnings expected as cold fronts move through the Balkans. Wildfire impacts: A new study says 2025’s “quiet” global fire year still brought devastating losses in places like Scotland, Spain and Portugal, highlighting how land-use change can reduce burned area while real damage remains high. EU trade and food links: India-Oman CEPA takes effect June 1 with duty-free access for many Indian farm and processed food products, including honey, dairy and frozen fish—another reminder of how market access rules shape agriculture. Farmers opening up: The UK’s Open Farm Sunday returns June 7 with 250+ farms welcoming the public, pushing food security and nature-friendly farming as key messages.
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