AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFarm Costs: The government is pressing ahead with a fertiliser import tax due in 2027, though at a lower-than-expected rate, as farmers warn rising fuel and input costs are already hitting businesses. Farm Support: Defra forecasts flag a risk of Sustainable Farming Incentive applications closing on the same day they open, while a new government “robot revolution” aims to ease labour shortages. Food Security: Scottish farmers warn that food imports, now worth £67.8bn, leave the UK exposed; Andy Burnham’s industrial strategy is also criticised for offering too little help to food producers. Climate Resilience: Farmers face drought impacts and flood risk, with 1.12 million hectares of farmland reportedly exposed to flooding. A four-year trial in a national park will test ways to future-proof farming.
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