AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFisheries Monitoring: From November 2028, pelagic trawlers fishing in UK waters will need cameras, sensors and GPS devices, under rules designed to monitor catches and protect fish stocks. Northern Ireland Welfare: A review of the cull of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown has exposed serious failings in DAERA’s decisions and oversight, prompting fresh calls for reform. The Ulster Farmers’ Union has also raised concerns about the review’s conclusions. Farm Pressures: A peer warns that payments to farmers have fallen by 60% in a decade, while farming employment in Northern Ireland is dropping as cash-strapped businesses struggle to afford labour. Trade and Investment: Ministers say a UK-EU deal could remove £60 million a year in costs for plant trade. A new £8 million fund also aims to ease growing water pressures on farms. Poultry Risk: Bird flu cases have prompted housing requirements for poultry, with Suffolk turkey farmers among those told to keep birds indoors. Food Supply: Salad supplier Kanes Foods has entered administration, putting 662 jobs at risk.
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