AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeatwave Impact on Farming & Workers: A record-breaking killer heatwave is hitting Italy and much of Europe, with forecasts pushing Italy toward 40°C and reports that farming is already suffering; in Puglia, migrant fruit pickers describe brutal conditions—no shade, limited water, and poor sanitation—while health systems brace for more heat-related cases. Fertiliser Use Watch: Eurostat data show EU mineral fertiliser consumption rose in 2024, up 6% year-on-year to 9.8 million tonnes of nitrogen and phosphorus, though still below the 2017 peak—raising renewed concerns about nutrient leaching and pollution. Food & Quality Promotion: Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO is set for Summer Fancy Food in New York with live hand-slicing tastings, as the EU-backed campaign pushes the premium cured-ham brand abroad. Agriculture Training & Water-Saving Tech: An Italy–Central Asia cooperation seminar in Bologna trained Turkmen agricultural university staff on sustainable agriculture, precision farming, and drought mitigation, including practical work on innovative irrigation systems. Agri-Business Finance: Ludoil issued a €40m green bond to finance an Engas biomethane plant in Italy, supporting renewable gas capacity.
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