AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLivestock Health Watch: Bluetongue is spreading fast, with Scotland reporting rising confirmed cases and new control steps, while farmers across the UK are being urged to vaccinate and prepare for disruption. Animal Disease & Food Safety: A UK-wide salmonella outbreak is prompting warnings to anyone eating out, adding pressure on egg and poultry supply chains. Disease Control in Cattle: Scotland has confirmed a classical BSE case, triggering movement restrictions and renewed scrutiny of livestock controls. Weather & Farm Cashflow: The Met Office is warning of an “unprecedented” El Niño bringing more storms and rain after drought stress, with farmers warning of serious consequences for yields and finances. Farm Support & Representation: The Ulster Farmers’ Union is calling for DAERA accountability and stronger focus on agricultural support in Northern Ireland as incomes and disease pressures mount. Renewables on Farms: England’s onshore wind applications hit a 10-year high, while multiple solar projects are getting the green light—raising both opportunity and local opposition. Biodiversity & Land Use: Research from North Norfolk suggests abandoned farmland can recover into wildflower meadows without expensive seed mixes, supporting low-intervention restoration approaches.
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