AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Pressure on Crops: Europe’s heat and drought are squeezing agriculture and fodder supply, with the EU warning farms must become more resilient as extreme summer conditions intensify. Water Stress: Rivers and reservoirs are drying up across Europe and the US, forcing tough choices for water users and raising legal and political friction over remaining supplies. EU Budget Fight: “Frugal” EU states are pushing to cut the bloc’s long-term budget, with agriculture funding at the center of the dispute as negotiations enter a key phase. Italian Agri-Tech & Research: A study involving Italy links soybean seed mineral profiles to higher protein content, while new plant compounds show promise for improving drought tolerance by supporting water-saving plant responses. Cocoa Supply Chain: Ferrero and Save the Children report progress against child labour in Ivory Coast cocoa communities, tied to education access and social-rights awareness. Italian Food & Markets: Hazelnut pricing remains tense ahead of harvest, with global buyers watching Turkey’s moves—an issue that matters for Italy’s processing sector.
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