AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAnimal Welfare & Crime: Spanish police in Ciudad Real rescued three wallabies plus roe deer, calves and 14 dogs from an illegal cannabis farm in Malagón, finding decomposing carcasses and filthy conditions; six indoor cannabis operations with nearly 1,000 plants were also dismantled, with suspects facing drug trafficking and animal abuse charges. Wildfire Pressure on Farming & Food Systems: Southern France saw nearly 3,000 evacuations as wildfires spread from Sainte-Marie-la-Mer to Canet-en-Roussillon, with 200 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft deployed after June’s record heatwave raised wildfire risk for ecosystems and agriculture. EU Trade Support for Farmers: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged €18m aid to Armenia and tariff-free access for almost 80% of Armenian farm exports, aiming to help the country pivot away from Russian pressure. Fertiliser Aid Row: Ireland’s likely €15.3m share of an EU fertiliser support package is branded “derisory” by ICMSA, which argues payments should target farmers hit by inflated prices using fertiliser purchase records. Heatwave Fallout: France’s wildfire and heat impacts keep stacking up across Europe, with agriculture flagged as among the sectors hit by extreme temperatures.
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