AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInvasive Species & Food Opportunity: A US-led push to rebrand green crabs as a tasty ingredient is gaining momentum, aiming to turn an invasive threat into a marketable food source that could help protect marine ecosystems. Dairy Decarbonisation: First Milk and Nestlé are switching milk transport on key Cumbria and Ayrshire routes to HVO, cutting journey emissions by about 83% (around 1,000 tonnes CO₂e a year) with traceable fuel sourcing. UK Food Security Politics: MP Robert Carmichael secured a major parliamentary debate on UK food supply resilience, citing rising input costs and global instability. Northern Ireland Pig Producers: The UFU pressed Sofina Foods for urgent written clarity on the future of NI pig supply contracts, warning farmers can’t plan without firm answers. Arable Variety Focus: Senova showcased new winter wheat candidates at Cereals 2026, pitching resilience and disease performance after yellow rust resistance issues. Farmgate & Retail Crime: NFU Mutual research warns rural farm shops are being hit hard by theft and shoplifting, with average losses reported at £83,000 per retailer. Livestock Sales: A Spring Beef multi-breed sale at Skipton saw Limousin cross cattle top at £4,200. Exports: Jharkhand’s first commercial Amrapali mango consignment to the UK (1.5 tonnes) was flagged off via APEDA support.
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