AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Market Access: The US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariffs on $60B of goods, with an agricultural working group set under a new Board of Trade to tackle market access and regulatory barriers. Food Safety & Policy: California’s Real Food, Healthy Kids Act will phase out ultra-processed foods in public schools starting July 2029, but a Stanford study warns districts face budget, staffing, and kitchen infrastructure hurdles. EU Beef Shock: The European Commission confirmed a ban keeping Brazilian beef out of the EU for at least two years over hormone oestradiol 17ß concerns. Climate Pressure on Farms: EU agriculture ministers put summer damage to farmers at €14B–€17B, citing heat, drought, wildfire losses, and low insurance coverage. Fuel Cost Relief: Ireland’s Macra urged doubling fuel support to 40c/l and reopening eligibility for more farmers and contractors ahead of Budget 2027. Ag Tech & Efficiency: USDA research says better sprayer accuracy could cut chemical costs by 30–85% by reducing drift and waste. Agri Business Expansion: Cargill will invest $130M to expand poultry operations in Asia, adding automation and AI to boost food safety and capacity.
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