AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoItaly–South Africa Agri Trade: Italy’s agriculture minister John Steenhuisen says Rome and Pretoria have “only scratched the surface” of trade potential, pointing to room for deeper cooperation. EU–Israel Pressure: A group of 460+ European senior figures urges the EU to toughen its stance on Israel, including suspending preferential trade access—an issue that could ripple into agri-food supply chains. Climate Risk for Farming: A new WMO/ECMWF “State of the Climate 2025” report says Europe is warming fast, with extreme heat and shrinking snow and water supplies—conditions that can hit crop yields and irrigation planning. Olive Oil Quality & Markets: A study highlights climate conditions as a key factor in olive oil quality, while Greek olive oils win at Japan’s JOOP 2025 competition, underscoring growing demand in Asia. Farm Labor Safety in Italy: A report details the killing of four migrant farmworkers in Italy in an alleged arson attack, spotlighting ongoing risks for agricultural workers. EU Policy Watch: The EU’s next budget talks are framed as a push for more Commission power, with potential knock-on effects for agriculture funding and governance.
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