AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPea Demand Shock: Britons’ pea consumption has fallen to a 50-year low, with Gen Z far less likely to see peas as a British staple—adding fresh pressure to UK growers already hit by drought and heat. Rural Cost Crunch: Jeremy Clarkson told the Tory conference farmers are being “attacked” from every direction, citing soaring costs, taxes and energy pressures, and calling the year “terrible” for agriculture. Weather Risk Watch: The Met Office warns El Niño could bring major UK disruption later this year, with “polar vortex” fears raising stakes for water and farming planning. Orchard Frost Fix: Prince William highlighted a simple frost strategy—replanting apple trees on north-facing slopes to delay flowering and dodge late frosts. Oilseed Rape Drilling Advice: Growers are urged to wait for moisture before drilling, after a hot, dry summer left soils short of the water needed for successful establishment. Water Levels Alert: The Environment Agency says many reservoirs in England are notably low, underlining ongoing drought stress for farms and food supplies. Northern Ireland Farming: NI farmers are urged to stay alert for Shamonda virus as disease monitoring continues. Cotton Traceability Test: A UK-led Earth Observation trial aims to improve verification of cotton origin and farm conditions before fibre enters textile supply chains.
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