AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Food Safety & Climate: The EU-funded HOLiFOOD project is rolling out a digital campaign for World Food Safety Day (7 June), using influencers in France, Germany, Hungary, Italy and the UK to explain how warmer weather and extreme events can raise risks from bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter and increase crop toxins. Water Security for Farming Regions: The EU and Germany have launched LACHAWAMA, a Lake Chad Water Management initiative aimed at climate resilience and stability in the Lake Chad Basin, with support for hydrological monitoring and resilient infrastructure—key for agriculture, fishing and livestock livelihoods in Nigeria’s north-east. Beekeeping Under Pressure: A South Korean beekeeper says climate change is shrinking seasons and disrupting hive survival, with earlier blooms, stronger winds and rising mites/diseases threatening honey production and pollination for crops. Horticulture Trade Spotlight: TSW 2027 (fruit and vegetable industry fair) in Kielce, Poland (14–15 Jan 2027) is positioning itself as a major meeting point for growers, distributors and suppliers, including fertilizers and irrigation tech. Energy & Rural Context: Germany’s offshore grid fee exemptions are set to continue, while broader EU energy policy debates keep shaping investment signals for farm-adjacent renewables.
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