AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFarm Support: A South Cotswolds MP is calling for dependable, long-term funding after the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive window ran out soon after opening. She backs an extra £1bn a year for environmental land management, as farmers’ groups say the Budget leaves the sector under pressure. Bluetongue: The virus has reached nearly 500 Welsh farms, while Devon remains England’s hotspot. A local funding bid will explore fungus to control the midges that spread it, but vaccination remains essential. Livestock Supply: A Suffolk farmer says small abattoirs are vital to local food networks and direct sales. More than 150 organisations and businesses have urged the Government to address closures, with operators struggling with costs and regulation. Farm Costs: UK milk prices remain 16% below a year ago despite a September rise; fertiliser tariffs have been cut by up to 6.5% as input costs rise. Crops: Farmers are reminded to declare autumn-sown seed areas. The UK barley crop is forecast to be the smallest since 2011, while potato-growing area has fallen 20% over the past decade.
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