AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCAP and farm support updates: Scotland says 81% of eligible businesses have already received Rural Payments and Inspections Division funding under the Basic Payment Scheme and Greening, with a verification deadline for Future Farming Investment Scheme evidence pushed to Sept. 30. Farm bill politics: The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a five-year Farm Bill, but Georgia lawmakers warn the move could permanently raise the state’s SNAP cost share, creating a potential $500M–$1B annual burden. Producer risk and safety: Ireland’s agriculture department warns farmers about nitrate poisoning in cattle, especially after dry spells when grass growth flushes. Water stress and irrigation pressure: An Australian woman ran the Colorado River to spotlight drought impacts, as federal cuts loom for lower-basin states. Soil and tech for farmers: Virginia Tech launched a new online system for soil testing submissions and results tracking. Local food systems: Maui County codified its Food and Nutrition Security Plan into law, aiming to strengthen local production and access. Trade and compliance: India and Nepal discussed facilitating legitimate trade and tightening controls around preferential trade misuse, including for agricultural and dairy products.
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