AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCAP & Water Quality: Northern Ireland’s Nutrients Action Programme is set for a new 2027-2030 run, with a 10-week consultation starting now and proposals aimed at cutting nutrient losses from slurry and manure handling, including ammonia-focused manure storage and application rules. Farm Tech & Soil Regeneration: An EU-funded Slurry Solutions (Ssuper) project in Co. Cavan is trialling mobile slurry separation (50m³/hr), plus slurry inoculation, to improve water quality and regenerate soils. Heat & Crop Stress: Italy’s rice heartland in Pavia is suffering severe drought impacts, with farmers reporting parched paddies and “critical” river conditions as Po water reserves are strained. Environment & Chemicals: UK peers heard concerns that pet parasite treatments and other pesticides can wash into rivers at high levels, raising biodiversity risks through highly water-soluble compounds. Animal Health: A deadly H5 bird flu strain has reached Australia’s mainland, with confirmed cases in migratory birds and major implications for poultry and wildlife. Policy Watch: EU discussions on the next CAP “active farmer” approach and calls for fairer organic treatment are gaining attention.
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