AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU State Aid: The European Commission approved a €285m Italian scheme to help agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture firms absorb higher fuel and fertiliser costs tied to the Middle East crisis, using direct grants and tax relief through Dec. 31, 2026. Aquaculture Governance: The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster (SAIC) launched a new 14-person scientific expert board to independently review aquaculture research and innovation projects as its latest funding call opens. Producer Prices Watch: The Philippines’ agriculture producer price index fell 11.7% in Q2 2026, with livestock and poultry down 13.2% and crops down 12.4%, as weather gains offset input-cost pressure. Trade & Biosecurity: Indonesia and Chile agreed to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary cooperation, including electronic certification and lab capacity, to expand farm trade. Industry Risk: An NSW oyster farm operator reported theft of about 400,000 juvenile oysters worth roughly $350,000, warning of months of grow-out disruption. Research & People: University of Idaho aquaculture leader Ronald W. Hardy died at 79, known for major work in fish nutrition and sustainable aquafeeds.
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