AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU CAP Crunch: Ireland’s farmers warn further CAP cuts could mean “Armageddon” for Irish agriculture, as CAP reform talks hinge on the wider EU budget and ringfenced funding levels. Food Security & Prices: FAO flags global food prices rising again in July amid heatwaves, energy pressures and conflict-driven supply strain. Heat & Water Stress: Europe’s extreme heat continues to hit food systems and communities, while reports on drying rivers underline how water scarcity is becoming a food-security issue. Hospitality Rules: London’s Westminster faces pushback over a proposed ban on “vertical drinking,” with knock-on effects for pubs and bars. Food Culture on the Ground: St. Paul’s Italian Festival in the US ties traditional food to fundraising for local food insecurity, showing how community events are tackling hunger. Health & Diet: Research links lower sugar intake in early life to reduced dementia risk decades later, adding to the nutrition debate.
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