AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater Stress in Central Europe: Hungary’s Lake Velence is drying up to record lows, leaving beaches deserted and local tourism and fishing under severe strain as drought worsens. Drought Emergency in Southern Europe: Greek islands including Astypalaia have declared drought emergencies, cutting off water to farmers and forcing growers back to brackish wells. Farm Infrastructure Delays: Nepal’s Sikta Irrigation Project is only half-built after two decades, with costs nearly quadrupling and irrigation benefits delayed for thousands of hectares. Climate Policy for Farmers: Ireland’s Just Transition Commission urges long-term funding clarity, ecosystem-service payments and gender-sensitive policy so farmers can adapt to climate and biodiversity rules. Biodiversity Under Pressure: Sacred groves in Andhra Pradesh still shelter hundreds of plant species, but researchers warn many are facing development and cultural change. EU Livestock Strategy: The EU’s livestock blueprint frames animal farming as key to food security and resilience, with calls for balanced sustainability and farm viability. Offshore Wind Push: The European Commission has approved a €63bn French offshore wind support scheme for 11+ GW, reinforcing the wider energy transition that can reshape rural land and supply chains.
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