AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDairy Investment: Arla will pump €63m into higher-protein dairy, expanding skyr production in Germany (€35m) and cottage cheese in Sweden (€28.3m), as demand keeps climbing across Europe. Climate & Water Stress: Greece’s Koroneia Lake has shrunk to under a tenth of its original size after a decade of low rainfall and over-irrigation, leaving farmers increasingly reliant on pumping water for crops. Energy Pressure on Farms: The US is urging France and Germany to release emergency diesel stocks, warning of possible US export restrictions if Europe doesn’t act—fuel costs remain a major strain for agriculture and transport. Sustainable Food Data: Beneo is expanding independently verified life cycle assessments beyond carbon footprints to include land and water impacts, aiming to support procurement and environmental claims. Livestock Breeding: Armenia imported Holstein and other breeding heifers from Germany by air for the first time, part of a livestock upgrade programme for 2025–2029.
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