Offshore wind policy and jobs: A new RenewableUK/Opinium analysis says offshore wind job growth hotspots in England and Wales overlap with seats likely to elect Reform and Conservative MPs, with the sector projected to support 40,000 jobs now and 95,000 by 2030. Biosecurity and farm risk: Imperial launched a Biosecurity Network of Excellence to tackle rising threats to human, animal and plant health, as leaders warn risks are becoming more complex and frequent. Welsh bird disease alert: The RSPB is urging people to reduce trichomonosis spread at garden feeders, with advice on feeding gaps and regular cleaning. Arable performance: Farmers Guide reports KWS Arnie is confirmed as the top Group 2 winter wheat on the 2026/27 AHDB Recommended List, citing strong yield and flexibility. New crop trial push: DEFRA and Innovate UK back “The Mill-it Project” to test proso millet as a UK spring-break crop for human food, with field trials in Kent and Bedfordshire. Local nature and land use: Rushcliffe Borough Council will consider turning three Nottinghamshire green spaces into nature reserves, including former farmland turned Meadow Park. Rural community policing: Sussex Police and the NFU met at a Mid Sussex rural crime roundtable focused on livestock attacks and practical prevention steps. Showcase for farming: Royal Cheshire Show opens today, spotlighting livestock, rare breeds and a farm-to-bottle dairy from Cheshire producers.