AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrought relief in focus: France has unveiled a €1bn+ package for drought- and heat-hit farmers, aiming to speed payments, support the most vulnerable farms, and help cover costs like seeds and fodder. Regional drought pressure: Visegrad Four farm bodies (Poland, Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia) urged the EU to act fast as extreme drought cuts fodder yields and threatens livestock and food security. Animal health alert: Ireland confirmed a new bluetongue case in Wexford and reiterated vaccination guidance for herds, urging farmers to report unexplained deaths. Food price squeeze: The UN FAO says global food prices rose in August to the highest since late 2022, driven by Europe’s heat and drought plus war-linked supply disruptions. Security meets farming tech: A UK report warns British agriculture is exposed to “hidden security risk” from internet-linked machinery, including potential spying via Chinese chips. Trade shock for EU meat: EU suspends Brazilian meat and honey imports over antimicrobial concerns, with Brazil signaling possible reciprocal measures.
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