AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFarm Resilience: Norfolk and Suffolk farmers are linking more than 30 clusters, covering about 700 farms, to share costs, strengthen bargaining power and improve access to environmental funding. Animal Health: The first UK cases of a midge-borne virus have been found in cattle in Shropshire and Mid Wales, adding to concern over livestock disease after a difficult bluetongue season. Dairy Pressure: UK processors cut milk prices as they handled less milk in September, adding to pressure on dairy farmers. Policy and Trade: The UK and EU have finalised plans for a sanitary and phytosanitary deal from 2028, expected to ease food and agricultural trade. Meanwhile, oilseeds leaders criticised the Sustainable Farming Incentive for taking land out of food production. Crops and Machinery: UK growers increased oilseed rape drilling by 34%, while October tractor registrations remained above the five-year average.
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