AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Farm Funding Push: Seventeen EU countries led by Italy and Romania urged the Irish presidency to protect CAP and cohesion spending from budget cuts, arguing agriculture and regional support must stay central. Energy Costs for Ag: The IEA board will meet Wednesday on a proposed G7 release of oil and diesel stocks after diesel prices surged, with wars in Iran and Ukraine curbing exports and damaging refineries—fuel that underpins trucking and farming. Italian Agri-Food Diplomacy: Italy’s undersecretary Luigi D’Eramo told Fruit Attraction in Madrid that agriculture must follow a clear reciprocity approach to defend market access amid energy and trade shocks. Food Safety Rules: The UK warned travellers not to smuggle EU food in luggage, reiterating bans on meat and dairy items (including sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, raw meats and milk) with fines up to £5,000. PDO Spotlight: A campaign co-funded by the EU promoted how to spot authentic Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO and enjoy it at its best. Cyber Risk for Renewables: Dutch researchers found thousands of wind and solar systems exposed online, including Italy—an indirect risk for energy reliability that farmers increasingly depend on.
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