AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoWildfire Crisis in Belgium: A record wildfire in eastern Belgium’s High Fens has burned about 2,700 hectares and forced around 600 residents to evacuate, with EU firefighting aircraft deployed as smoke and winds threaten nearby communities. Heatwave Insurance Gap: New reporting links Europe’s fifth heatwave to major business losses that often fall outside traditional coverage, with economists warning of huge economic damage and a growing protection gap. Drought and River Collapse: Satellite and monitoring data show worsening drought across central and western Europe, with rivers including the Loire, Po, Rhine and Danube at record-low levels—raising pressure on farming, transport and energy. UK Water Reality Check: Despite drought and reservoir shortfalls, UK groundwater is reported in “remarkable” condition, offering some relief for public water supplies while surface stress bites. Farm Economics Under Pressure: In Germany, hop farms face closures as heat and falling beer demand squeeze yields and prices, while in the UK farmland sales in East England are rising as established farmers buy up neighbouring acres. Sustainable Farming Push: PepsiCo says regenerative practices now cover millions of acres in its supply base and is working with partners on low-carbon fertilisers and precision farming for EU/UK potato growers.
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