AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPig Sector Support: The National Pig Association has urged DEFRA to deliver an immediate support package plus longer-term stabilisers after contract terminations and low prices are squeezing producers, with some farms reportedly losing around £50 per pig. Drought & Milk Strain: Scotland is stepping in as drought and record heat bite, sending 56,000 litres of milk south to England amid supply pressure. Bluetongue Watch: Britain has confirmed over 1,500 bluetongue cases, prompting renewed focus on vaccination and control. Wildfire Risk in Highlands: Cairngorms crofters and farmers are calling for a new moorland fire plan within six months after a major Glenmore blaze. Bees & Meadows: English Heritage is recruiting volunteers to scythe Somerset meadows to protect the endangered shrill carder bumblebee. Renewables & Communities: Campaigners want a Scottish community wealth fund from ScotWind and data-centre cash, arguing current spending is unclear. Crop Innovation: Biographica and Hudson River Biotechnology are launching an open call to breeders for hard-to-unlock crop traits using genome editing. Energy Costs: High winds forced costly grid balancing, with wind farms paid to switch off and consumers facing higher bills.
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