AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU policy pressure on food and farming: A new study warns that five upcoming EU regulations could cost €159bn a year and put nearly 420,000 jobs at risk, arguing that ambitious targets are being pushed without enough market feasibility checks—an issue that could ripple into agricultural costs and investment decisions. Farm water and groundwater cooperation: Namibia’s agriculture ministry says Chinese “water experts” arriving to study borehole drilling are not meant to sideline local drillers, after public concerns about competition and jobs. Agri-tech cooperation beyond Germany: German experts say Vietnam’s push for science- and tech-driven agriculture offers real partnership potential, but technology should be adapted to local conditions rather than imported as ready-made solutions. Energy-agriculture link: A perspective piece questions whether biogas can keep up economically with cheaper wind and solar, noting that feedstock costs and site-specific limits may undermine biogas expansion plans. Trade and agri-food context: India-UK CETA is framed as a boost for Haryana’s agribusiness and broader exports, with new investment and jobs targeted through the agreement.
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