AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFarm Renewal: More than nine in 10 European farmers could reach retirement age within 25 years, EU agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen warned, calling for better access to land, finance and training for younger farmers. Crop Outlook: The EU apple harvest is forecast to fall 13.5% to 9.83 million tonnes after drought and heat, with imports expected to rise about 15%. Poland, France and Germany face steep declines. French Wine: France raised its 2026 production forecast to 36.7 million hectolitres as yields beat expectations in several regions, though output remains 10% below its five-year average. Trade: A draft UK-EU deal could remove export health certificates and inspections for food and farm products, easing costs for exporters if approved at the November 20 summit. CAP and Food Security: EU budget talks and proposed farm-policy changes have raised concerns about pressure on smaller farms, while Brussels says agriculture should remain central to rural and competitiveness plans. Supermarket refrigeration cyberattacks across Europe have also prompted warnings about food-supply risks.
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