AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Crisis in Guadalajara: Spain’s biggest wildfire of 2026 has surged from a blaze near La Mierla to about 16,000 hectares in Sierra Norte, triggering evacuations of 20+ communities and displacing around 800 people as firefighters battle “extreme fire behaviour.” Heat Stress Hits EU Corn Outlook: COCERAL cut its EU corn forecast for 2025-26 to 52.7m tonnes (from 57.2m), citing heat stress during pollination; traders now expect higher imports for 2026-27, with Spain’s irrigated crop seen as less damaged than France and Hungary. EU Carbon Market Shake-Up: The Commission proposes slowing ETS cap declines and extending free allowances for heavy industry, with negotiations starting Monday—aimed at easing pressure on industry while keeping parts of the system tied to transition spending. Spain-India Trade Push (Agriculture Angle): Piyush Goyal’s visit to Spain and EU talks include market access for agricultural products and progress on India-EU FTA implementation, alongside work on Geographical Indications and CBAM cooperation. FAO Leadership Bid: Spain launched a campaign to back Agriculture Minister Luis Planas for FAO Director-General, setting up a three-way EU contest into 2027. Food & Farming Safety Note: A recall story on iceberg lettuce linked to a parasite outbreak is also circulating, adding pressure on supply-chain controls.
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