AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHeat & water stress: Danube water levels hit the lowest in 30 years, disrupting farming, shipping and tourism across Europe. Wildfires & climate pressure: Spain’s wildfire season keeps worsening amid record heat, with farmers and communities bracing for more damage. EU farm policy & water rules: The EU nitrates review is pushing a more practical approach to water quality, while industry and farmer groups argue about what “practical” should mean. CAP & farm incomes: New reporting warns average farm income could fall sharply in 2026, adding pressure on already tight margins. Carbon farming & demand: EU carbon farming rules are welcomed by parts of the sector, but uptake hinges on demand and market signals. Biodiversity & pests: Japanese beetles are spreading through northern Italy’s vineyards and orchards, frustrating growers. Food safety & antibiotics: A global monitoring platform reports rising antimicrobial resistance in children, raising concerns about future antibiotic effectiveness. Animal health & competition: A major equine competition-law case in Ireland has been moved to the competition list, spotlighting market power disputes in the sector.
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