AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Farm Funding: Ireland’s revised 2028–34 budget proposal would trim the bloc’s spending, but Bulgaria’s deputy prime minister says it largely preserves agricultural and cohesion funding. Farm groups still warn that CAP support is at risk, while EU subsidies have fallen to their lowest share of farm income in 25 years. Farm Costs: UK diesel averaged a record 199.5p a litre, adding pressure as farmers face rising costs and shrinking herds; potato yields are also expected to fall after summer drought. Livestock Rules: A new EU directive promises simpler emissions controls for pig and poultry farmers. Trade: Armenian farmers are set to benefit from a two-year suspension of EU tariffs. UK Food Supply: Industry concerns are mounting over farmer pressures and food security, while UK butter and cheese supplies have fallen as exports rise.
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