AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK-India Trade (Agrifood angle): India’s FTA with the UK kicks in from July 15 with all Indian goods entering duty-free, but a UK-focused export boost will hinge on meeting UK standards, certification, logistics and buyer networks—especially for food exporters facing safety, testing and traceability rules. Scottish Eggs Expansion: Aberdeenshire’s Duncan Farms says it has secured a Tesco deal to roll out its free-range eggs across Scotland, after £4.5m investment to strengthen its field-to-fork model and improve traceability and welfare. Rural Business Support (Scotland): Elevator has reappointed to run the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme, pitching “peak” opportunities for rural firms as AI, natural capital markets, renewables and new tourism models reshape what agri and rural businesses can do. Wildfire Risk (England): Essex is on alert after Natural England maps highlight “exceptional” wildfire risk in parts of the county, with Fire and Rescue urging residents to prevent ignitions and report incidents early. Nature Policy (England): Critics say England’s 2030 nature plan is too weak, pointing to voluntary landowner action rather than stronger legal protections. Livestock/Climate (UK food system): Savills flags a shift toward “better food rather than more food,” pushing farmers toward quality, provenance and resilience investments like irrigation and regenerative practices.
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