AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConservation Shock: AusNet is investigating the felling of critically endangered Yarra gums in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, a loss experts say can’t be “fixed” by quick replanting because the trees were part of a genetic study at the edge of the species’ range. Climate & Farm Risk: The UN’s weather agency warns El Niño is set to intensify into a “very strong” event, with major knock-on risks for rainfall, drought, floods and extreme heat into 2027—raising the stakes for Australian agriculture planning. Biosecurity Misinformation: New Zealand officials are battling online “bird flu hoax” claims as H5N1 detections continue, while surveillance and wildlife protection ramp up. Livestock & Labour: Visa changes are biting WA abattoirs and pork producers, with one facility struggling to attract local workers and pushing back reopening timelines. Agri-Industry & Trade: Woolworths’ profit jump renews pressure on Australian dairy as farmers warn of growing supermarket reliance on imported products. Rural Crime: Police appeal after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m were stolen from a property near Blackall, Queensland. Agrisolar Research: CQUniversity wins a Fulbright to study “solar grazing” using sheep under large solar developments. Horticulture Threat: Citrus growers face ongoing risk from huanglongbing (HLB), with new research backing early detection and vector control. Energy for Regions: Victoria’s Horsham solar-battery hybrid has connected to the grid, part of the state’s first solar-battery hybrid push.
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