AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBiosecurity Shock: H5N1 bird flu has reached Sydney, with a greater crested tern at Warriewood testing positive, adding to NSW detections at Port Kembla and Coffs Harbour; authorities say there are no signs of spread into commercial poultry flocks and urge people to avoid contact with wild birds and carcasses. Climate Risk for Farmers: The UN’s weather agencies warn El Niño is “supersized” and likely to persist through February 2027, raising odds of drought, floods and extreme heat that can hit Australian production and freight. Pacific Energy Pivot: Pacific leaders in Palau launched a $2bn renewable investment prospectus to cut fossil-fuel dependence, as climate and energy security pressures mount. Grower Pressure: Vegetable retail prices fell while supermarkets’ profits rose, squeezing grower returns and adding to cost pressures like fuel and fertiliser. Rural People & Industry: WA’s KAPCO Beef executive Allison Dakin wins the state Women in Agriculture award, progressing to national judging.
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