AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFarm Pressure: Scottish farms made an average £500 profit from agricultural activity in 2024–25, as rising costs, labour shortages and extreme weather squeeze businesses. NFU Scotland is calling for emergency energy support and stronger safeguards for food imports, warning that domestic food production is a food-security issue. Water Crisis: Severe drought has been declared in six areas of England, with reservoirs low and millions still under hosepipe restrictions; the government has activated a consumer-protection plan. A North Yorkshire climate group is also warning of winter flood risks. Pollution: Officials have shut bathing waters after sewage discharges linked to ageing infrastructure, while a new study will examine possible links between river pollution and superbugs. Farming and Nature: England has launched a ten-year plan to raise organic farming to 10% of agricultural land. Renewables: A revised wind farm proposal in east Antrim cuts the number of turbines from 14 to nine, but the council says the 180-metre turbines could harm the area’s protected landscape.
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