AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLivestock Health Watch: Bluetongue has been confirmed in Oxfordshire after a case near Banbury, with vets warning the disease is still circulating as warm, humid weather boosts midge risk. Farm Funding Pressure: England’s £253m Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme closed for applications within hours, triggering anger from MPs and farmers over how the system was designed, managed and communicated. Food Innovation: Gene-edited bananas that don’t brown are moving closer to UK shelves after DEFRA approved a marketing notice, with potential benefits for pre-packed foods and reduced waste. Energy Costs for Farms: RAC says UK diesel hit record highs at 199.18p/litre, driven by the US-Israeli war on Iran—raising transport and production costs across agriculture. Rural Risk & Response: Police released five men on bail after a suspected explosives incident near RAF Fairford; the investigation remains active, with authorities keeping an open mind on possible foreign-state links. Offshore Jobs: Scotland’s Port of Montrose is set to become a major operations and maintenance hub for Berwick Bank, with new manufacturing investment and jobs tied to offshore wind supply chains.
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