AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFertiliser Shock: NFU president Tom Bradshaw warns Iran-linked disruption could trigger a “global fertiliser shortage” and an “unavoidable calorie crisis”, with UK nitrogen costs up about 30% to £485/tonne and fears some farmers may cut production if prices push past £500. Weather & Harvest Risk: UK food suppliers are bracing for a potentially strong El Niño, with forecasts pointing to knock-on effects for rainfall and agricultural yields that could lift prices on staples. Rural Water Safety: In Windermere’s Mill Beck, weekly testing plus Environment Agency checks suggest an unidentified source of faecal pollution; parents are advised children should not play in the water, and the issue is said not to be from farm run-off or septic tanks. Livestock & Markets: Prime lambs hit 585p at Darlington and £310 at St Boswells/Thainstone, while wool prices rose 10% in a month. Show Season: The Royal Norfolk Show goes “triple crown” with three national breed society competitions running together for the first time. Rural Crime: NFU Mutual reports a 4% drop in South East rural crime costs to £6.8m, though stolen vehicles and quad theft costs rose UK-wide.
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