AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Referendum & Fisheries: Iceland’s government says fisheries control is “non-negotiable” in any renewed EU accession talks ahead of the 29 August vote, keeping quota and management authority firmly in Icelandic hands. Household Costs & Wages: Landsbankinn expects the Central Bank to lift rates on 19 August as inflation stays above target, while unions warn another hike could strain private-sector wage agreements. Food Systems: WFP launches the 2026/27 home-grown school feeding year after buying over 1 million kilograms of rice and pulses from Sierra Leonean smallholders, linking local farm income to school meals. Biosecurity & Trade: Iceland’s MAST updates rules on what travellers can bring in, with strict bans and immediate confiscation of unlabelled or unpacked food for non-EU/EEA arrivals. Sustainability in Industry: Engineers in the UK trial sheep-wool ropes for seaweed farming to cut plastic use and reduce microplastic risk, aiming for a more circular end-of-life process. Arctic & Shipping: Explora Journeys names LNG-powered Explora III in Barcelona, adding new onboard venues and a pathway toward lower-carbon fuels. Mining Watch: Amaroq announces its Q2 results and investor presentation date as it develops Greenland’s mineral portfolio.
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