AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Security & Climate Stress: Europe’s heatwave and drought are already cutting grain harvests and raising costs for farmers, with analysts warning the shock will ripple through supply chains and food prices. Animal Health Watch: Scotland confirmed more bluetongue cases in sheep, triggering tighter movement controls and surveillance in a temporary control zone. Policy & Nutrition: India’s exclusive breastfeeding for under-six-months is falling, with experts pointing to working pressures and gaps in hospital and family support. Agri-Research Push: Malaysia’s MARDI is signaling Budget 2027 priorities for research into rice, coconut, onions and livestock to strengthen food security. Food Industry Business Moves: Ireland’s Blas na hÉireann shortlist spotlights seven Carlow food producers ahead of the October finals. Retail & Cost of Living: New York’s city-run grocery plan is moving toward private operators to expand discounted access to essentials like fruit, vegetables and dairy. Biofuel Debate: India’s E20 ethanol push is again under fire over whether fuel blending is squeezing food security.
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