AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Deforestation Compliance Pressure: Cocoa traceability is getting harder as cocoa prices slump, with Ghana’s Cocobod facing about €800m owed to farmers while preparing for the EU’s EUDR. Heat & Water Stress Signals: Hungary’s “Rock of Starvation” on the Danube is reappearing as drought exposes hunger-stone markers across Central Europe, underlining how low water levels are becoming more frequent. CAP Budget Watch (Ireland): The Irish Farmers’ Association is holding CAP information meetings to warn farmers about proposed CAP budget cuts and push for the government to protect funding. Animal Health & Food Safety (Europe): A salmonella outbreak in Spain has sickened 29 people linked to contaminated eggs, adding pressure on controls across the supply chain. Precision Farming Tech (Europe): ZenaTech won “Drone Technology of the Year” for AI-powered precision agriculture drones, highlighting continued investment in farm monitoring and targeted inputs. Agri Trade Policy (EU-linked): The EU’s GSP+ access is back in focus as Sri Lanka plans to reapply by end-2028, tied to human rights, labour and environmental compliance.
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