AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuel Relief for Farmers: The Ulster Farmers’ Union welcomed Rachel Reeves’ extension of the 5p fuel duty cut and a temporary red diesel duty drop from 15 June to end-2026, calling it a “welcome first step” after sustained lobbying. EU Trade Friction: Brussels rejected the UK’s push for a single market for goods, citing the UK’s refusal to allow freedom of movement—an early blow to deeper EU integration plans ahead of a July summit. Strawberry Bargains: Sainsbury’s confirmed Nectar-card discounts on British strawberry punnets from May 23 to May 25, positioning the move as support for growers. On-Farm Safety: A farmer died after falling into a grain silo in Lancashire; firefighters had to cut open the structure and the case has been passed to the HSE. Biodiversity Spotlight: A newt-and-salamander themed weekend of rural conservation coverage continues, with attention on species protection and habitat work.
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