AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFireworks and Livestock: Ministers are consulting on tighter fireworks rules, including limiting the loudest displays to professionals, after calls from the NFU, vets and campaigners over noise and animal welfare. Animal Health: Bird flu is one mutation away from posing a serious risk to humans, while bluetongue has been confirmed on more than 500 Welsh farms. Farm Finances: Farmers say the Budget fell short of meaningful support; UK milk prices remain 16% below a year ago, and red diesel relief continues amid questions over future funding. Crop Outlook: The UK potato-growing area has shrunk by 20% over the past decade, adding to concerns about domestic food supply.
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