AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSoil & water resilience in vineyards: Researchers at Luxembourg’s national wine institute are testing five soil management methods—bare soil, cover crops, straw mulching, and more—to help vines cope with drought, while also trialling “Piwi” grape varieties bred for disease resistance to cut pesticide use and tractor passes. Climate pressure on fruit growers: Luxembourg Fruit Growers’ Association warns that 2026’s heat and drought shrank harvest quantities, pushing demands for reliable irrigation and smarter water storage to stay productive as weather swings intensify. Electric mobility push: Luxembourg’s second Go Electric Day (4 Oct, Coque) will guide drivers through the switch to EVs, as electric models reach 30% of new registrations and new home energy management tools roll out from 1 Oct. Industrial decarbonisation funding: The EU sets terms for a €1bn industrial heat auction (IF26) to cut process-heat emissions, with Luxembourg’s €92.2m RRF payment request also approved. Right to repair enforcement: The European Commission starts infringement steps over incomplete transposition of the right-to-repair rules, including expanded coverage for indoor heating appliances. Weather watch: Sunday starts misty then mostly sunny, with highs around 25–27°C.
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