AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Crisis in Spain: Europe stays on maximum alert as heat and drought fuel major blazes, with Spain’s Huesca fire near Las Peñas de Riglos affecting about 16,600 hectares and facing a decisive day with roughly 1,000 personnel plus 35–40 aircraft, alongside wider regional and French support. Olive Oil Under Pressure: Spain’s olive sector is warning of another global price shock as extreme heat, drought, wildfires, and higher costs hit harvests; Toledo output fell to 35,000 tonnes from 54,000 the year before. Food Prices at Home: Spain’s shopping basket keeps climbing: the 2025 Ministry report says per person home food spending averaged €1,875 (up from €1,506 in 2019) while households bought less by volume. Pesticide Rules Debate: A CropLife Europe discussion highlights the ongoing Omnibus negotiations on food safety and feed, including pressure around pesticide active substances and proposals like drone use and New Genomic Techniques. Agrifood Trade Watch: The EU signals it’s ready to negotiate a new fisheries deal with Morocco when Rabat is ready, a key issue for Spain’s fleet.
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