AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Farm Funding: Ireland’s 2027 budget drew criticism for lacking clear money to meet nature-restoration commitments, while farm groups say support for producers remains inadequate. The wider fight over the next EU budget is intensifying, with member states resisting proposed cuts to farm and regional funding. Rising Costs: Diesel prices are squeezing farms during harvest, and farmers are being urged to secure fertiliser before the EU’s carbon-border rules take effect in 2027. Climate Pressure: France’s wine harvest is expected to hit its lowest level this century after extreme summer heat, adding to mounting losses from drought. Ukraine and Farm Trade: Brussels is considering safeguards and agricultural carve-outs for Ukraine’s eventual EU membership; Kyiv says it will reject permanent limits on farm exports. Livestock and Labour: The EU has suspended meat imports from Namibia amid a foot-and-mouth outbreak, while seasonal workers in southern France have accused recruiters of exploitation and poor conditions on farms.
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