AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Food Security: A new study warns El Niño heat stress is already disrupting farm work in poorer countries that supply Britain with staples like rice, coffee, tea and chocolate, with 13% of UK food imports tied to these regions and huge lost working hours; UN scientists say El Niño risk is rising, threatening higher food prices. Input Costs & Fertiliser Supply: UN’s IFAD chief warns the Iran war’s Strait of Hormuz disruption is feeding through to fertiliser and fuel costs, pushing farmers to delay planting and raising the odds of a food crisis by year-end. EU Policy & Farming: The EU is pushing a clearer link between farm subsidies and emissions cuts, as debate grows over how CAP-style support should drive climate outcomes. EU-India Agri-Food Links: EU “Team Europe” ambassadors are set to visit Assam (June 8-9) to deepen cooperation, including tea and agri-food processing value chains. Animal & Biosecurity Rules: Czech Republic introduces mandatory central dog registration from July 1, with vets handling entries and fines for non-compliance.
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