AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSustainable Farming Incentive backlash: Rural Labour MPs say the SFI funding fiasco left thousands of farmers out after applications opened and shut within six hours, with leaked WhatsApps calling it a “disaster” and “utter joke,” reigniting anger over “first-come, first-served” support. Local Government Reform (Scotland): Aberdeenshire Council pledges community voices will be heard in “shockwave” local government reform talks that could reshape Scotland’s 32 councils into 6–10 regional bodies with more local decision-making. Livestock health (Bluetongue): Farmers across Northern Ireland and England are urged to stay vigilant and vaccinate as bluetongue cases rise, including warnings tied to tupping and unvaccinated stock. UK dairy pressure: Reports highlight dairy farms facing calls for tighter environmental controls and ongoing supply strain linked to drought conditions. Agri-food markets (cocoa): Cocoa prices in London and ICE rise on dry West African weather fears that could stress Ivory Coast output for 2026/27. Farm safety: Farmers are also being urged to take part in new farm safety surveys as the sector faces persistent risk.
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