AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood resilience policy: Sainsbury’s has signed up to the Good Food Bill, urging a stronger, more resilient UK food system as heatwaves keep squeezing farmers and supply chains. Water stress and food supply: 2 Sisters says water restrictions at its Willand poultry site in Devon disrupted production and could affect supply to major retailers, with static water tanks being installed as a contingency. Arable harvest update: NFU says the 2026 cereal harvest is maturing early under heat, but results vary sharply by crop, region and soil, with winter barley yields generally around 7–9t/ha. Livestock market snapshot: CCM’s annual opening show of store lambs saw stronger prices for top Beltex-x pens, with a sale high of £194/head. Planning and energy storage: In England, developers won 81% of standalone grid-scale BESS planning appeals, with green belt arguments increasingly failing. Renewables delivery: Scotland has given consent for Ocean Winds’ Caledonia offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth, targeting power for up to two million homes. Wildlife-livestock research: Scotland is set to track sea eagles with satellite tags to better understand predation on lambs and sheep. Solar repowering focus: UK solar developers are being urged to plan for the “ready-to-repower” phase as ROC support ends and end-of-life decisions loom. Wind farm backlash (Essex): Maldon District councillors rejected “unacceptable” wind farm plans near Essex villages after safety and environmental concerns.
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