AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHeatwave Watch: Europe’s record-breaking heatwave is pushing east, with Germany and Poland bracing for sweltering conditions after a new German high near Saarbrücken (over 41C, preliminary). In France, the heat has already disrupted rail and power, triggered alcohol bans, suspended schools and forced event changes, while the UN’s weather agency warns of major impacts on health, ecosystems, agriculture and labour productivity. Drought Pressure on Farms: Italy’s Po River is running dangerously low and seawater is seeping into the waterway, forcing irrigation canals to shut and raising fears for Parmesan-linked dairy and wider crop damage. EU Governance: Ireland’s EU Presidency agenda is focused on competitiveness and delivering the “One Europe, One Market” roadmap, with priorities spanning rule simplification, trade, energy prices and digital/AI transformation. Farm Policy & Inputs: The EU is moving to support farmers hit by adverse climatic events and is also advancing fertiliser price support measures, as fertiliser costs remain a live political issue. Agri-Tech & Value-Add: A UK partnership is turning broccoli residues into plant-based protein and fibre ingredients, aiming to cut waste and harvesting costs while creating new revenue for growers.
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