AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater Security Under Strain: Almada’s water crisis is worsening, with experts pointing to over-reliance on groundwater, ageing infrastructure, and weak monitoring—not just a burst main—raising fears the shortage could persist for weeks. Pesticide Policy Watch: Scientists warn the EU’s proposed pesticide approval “simplification” could reduce reassessment and weaken safeguards for biodiversity and human health. Agri-Tech & Energy for Farms: Italy is moving ahead with a €93M advanced agrivoltaic project, pairing solar power with agricultural land use. Sustainable Food Systems: A new study suggests protein can be recovered from discarded marigold flowers, offering a potential low-land, waste-to-nutrition ingredient. Nature & Nutrition Link: The Philippines’ Nutrition Month theme ties healthy diets to protecting ecosystems, warning that pollution and climate impacts can shrink harvests and fresh food supply. Marine Conservation: SAERI secured funding for new Falklands and South Atlantic monitoring, including a drone-and-AI census of southern rockhopper penguins.
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