AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOffshore Wind (UK-linked): Føn Energy Services has won a long-term, multi-million-euro O&M contract for the Baltic Power offshore wind project in Poland, covering subsea balance-of-plant work (foundations and cables) plus environmental surveys—another sign of fast-growing offshore activity in the region. Animal Welfare (Scotland): Scotland’s glue trap ban is now fully in force, making it a criminal offence to use, supply or possess glue traps from 1 July, with penalties up to £40,000 and/or 12 months in prison. Farm Policy & Regulation (UK): A new law and fines target households laying pest traps, as enforcement ramps up alongside the glue trap crackdown. Food & Farming (Global, pesticide fight): The US EPA has approved two fluorinated pesticides never before used on American corn and soybeans, sparking renewed health and legal controversy—an issue UK growers and retailers will be watching for knock-on market pressure. Agribusiness (NI investment): Invest NI says its support helped secure £764m of business investment in 2025–26 and backed thousands of jobs, including in agri-food. Market Context (Cost pressure): New analysis shows UK grocery baskets remain among Europe’s most expensive, underlining ongoing cost strain for households and food demand.
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