AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFarm Tenancy Reform Push: A Yorkshire MP says farm tenancies are “woefully out of date” and wants urgent written questions on longer, fairer agreements after court battles over solar land. Rural Planning & Farm Diversification: Wiltshire planning updates include farm buildings being repurposed into a farm shop/café and new homes, while other local notices cover agricultural building approvals and farm redevelopment. Direct Payments in Scotland: Scotland reports early Basic Payment Scheme and Greening funds landing in accounts, with verification for Future Farming Investment Scheme awards due by Sept 30. Peat Protection Spotlight: Two peat-cutting tools, found at a South Cumbria estate, are being used to tell the story of how peatlands moved from fuel source to carbon-protection priority. Food Security & Policy Critique: A rural commentator argues there’s “no joined-up thinking” as productive farmland is taken for solar and housing while food security is still treated as a political talking point. On-Farm Livestock Update: A former rugby star’s family farm near Aylsham has brought back Belted Galloway cattle, adding hardy beef to existing diversifications. Community Food Support: Bags of Taste Swindon is a BBC Food and Farming Awards finalist for home-based cooking mentoring that helps low-income households cut food bills. Drought & Grassland Care: Gardening guidance stresses most heat-damaged lawns can recover in autumn with scarifying and soil care rather than full replacement.
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