AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHerbicide Costs & Drift Risk: Growers are being urged to communicate before harvest herbicide spraying starts, after warnings that even small drift can damage seed potato crops and ruin next season’s tubers. Regenerative Wheat Push: Pladis Global has launched “Back to Farm” to help 50 UK wheat growers adopt regenerative practices, aiming for 50% of its UK wheat by 2030. Farm Incomes Under Pressure: A new report flags average farm income could fall sharply in 2026 as milk and cattle prices ease and costs stay high. Food Supply Security: BSI updated its food defence guide (PAS 960), putting more focus on cyber-enabled threats to the UK food and drink supply chain. Water Stress Watch: Drought restrictions are tightening across Europe, with France facing severe water limits and tanker reliance—another reminder for UK farmers to plan for heat and water scarcity. Livestock & Shows: County show results highlight continued strength in UK breeding programmes, with champions crowned across cattle and sheep classes.
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