AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoDrought Pressure on Farms: England’s drought crisis is reshaping UK agriculture fast, with hosepipe bans in place and growers reporting smaller potato sizes and shrivelled crops as harvests struggle. Water Quality Alarm: New reporting says England’s rivers and lakes are widely polluted with chemicals, adding pressure to already-stressed farming and rural water supplies. Bluetongue Escalation: Farmers in the south-west are being urged to vaccinate as bluetongue cases rise, with vets and control strategy updates pushing for faster uptake. Livestock Trade Uncertainty: A public meeting is set to discuss the growing crisis in livestock export sector, as disruption continues around animal transport decisions. Policy & Regulation Watch: The House of Lords is pushing tighter controls on pet flea treatments over river pollution fears, highlighting how household products can spill into waterways. Food & Farming Business: Aldens in Oxford has been awarded B Corp status, citing support for British farming and social/environmental performance. Local Planning Round-Up: Durham and Swindon councils have published fresh planning applications ranging from tree works and barn conversions to outbuildings and solar-related proposals.
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