AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Supply: Severe drought across southern England is raising alarm over crop yields and food prices. The NFU warns dry soils could push up bread prices next year, while a farmer survey found 74% say extreme weather is making their businesses harder to manage. Trade & Costs: UK food and drink exports to the EU have fallen by more than a third since Brexit, while grocery inflation reached 2.5% in October. Brewing: Adnams is exploring outside partners for canning and bottling to cut costs, but says its Southwold cask and keg brewing will continue. Food Safety: UK authorities have issued an alert over Ukrainian eggs linked to salmonella, urging shoppers to follow recall advice. Farming Policy: England has launched a 10-year plan to expand organic farming as producers face mounting pressure from weather, costs and uncertainty.
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