AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Farm Support: The European Commission has cleared a €1.5bn state-aid scheme for farmers in Andalusia and Extremadura hit by the 2025-26 floods, with direct grants covering up to 100% of eligible damage and lost income, running to 31 Dec 2026. Biosecurity & Livestock: A University of Kentucky study suggests air sampling at major equestrian events could help spot equine herpesviruses earlier than daily nasal swabs, after trials across Spain and the US. Pollinators Watch: Beekeeping coverage highlights practical conservation steps, while a new hornet alert flags the yellow-legged hornet as a bigger threat to Northwest agriculture than the “murder hornet.” Rural Innovation: A UN-backed push for rangelands and pastoralists spotlights how digital tools are being used to help extensive grazing systems cope with climate and economic pressure. Spain in the spotlight: Chef Ángel León’s Bay of Cádiz marine garden project turns a restored salt marsh into a biodiversity and sustainable food model.
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