AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWildlife Recovery: RSPB Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels has spotted a 12-week-old crane chick preparing for its first flight, a sign cranes are naturally breeding again after a 400-year absence linked to hunting and wetland drainage. Farm Finance & Processing: Northern Ireland dairy co-op Dale Farm says turnover rose to £749.3m and profit before tax to £33m, with net debt cut to £29.6m, plus extra milk payments and expanded cheddar capacity at Dunmanbridge. Biosecurity & Clean Energy: Heathrow’s Animal Reception Centre has installed 94 solar panels and heat pumps to cut emissions while maintaining welfare and disease-prevention checks for all animal types entering the UK. Regenerative Farming Support (NI): Minister Muir announces Northern Ireland’s Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme opens 21 July, offering grants up to £25,000 (40% support) for eligible equipment on environmental performance, animal health and efficiency. Rural Emergency Response: Suffolk and Norfolk both saw major grassland/caravan fires this week, with roads closed and crews warning that open fires and barbecues can spread fast in hot weather. UK Milling Outlook: UK Flour Millers’ 2026 Wheat Guide updates growers on milling requirements and new wheat varieties, urging farmers to match crops to mill needs.
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