AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFarm Pressures: Rising diesel and other input costs are squeezing farm incomes, while 86% of British farmers say policy uncertainty is hurting their operations and ability to plan. Weather and Crops: Hot, dry conditions are shrinking British potatoes and pumpkin yields, adding to warnings that this has been one of the toughest farming summers in generations. Livestock Health: Bluetongue cases have spread across England, Wales and Scotland, with farmers concerned about protection from vaccination; a newly detected livestock virus in Ireland has also prompted alertness. Food Security: Farmers warn that protecting the UK’s food supply is becoming harder, amid calls for better preparation for shortages and emergencies. Land Use: Solar expansion is renewing concern over productive farmland, including a proposed 500MW development on fertile land in Scotland’s Carse of Gowrie.
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