AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPoultry Biosecurity: Victoria has ended bird-flu confinement rules, allowing chickens back outdoors, but authorities say vigilance remains essential. Fire ants detected at a Sydney logistics site are another warning for Australia’s biosecurity teams. Egg Market: The ACCC has launched court proceedings against major egg suppliers over alleged cartel conduct, putting competition and supply practices under scrutiny. Trade and Prices: Farmers are urging negotiators to put Australian agriculture first in the proposed EU trade deal, as beef-price swings add to industry uncertainty. Crops and Water: Australia’s 2026/27 winter harvest is forecast to remain large but fall from last season; El Niño risks are sharpening interest in resilient seed supplies. NSW irrigation groups have also stressed that water policy is central to food production. Farm Energy and Exports: Victoria approved the 1.5GW Warracknabeal wind project across 26,000 hectares in the state’s wheat belt. Meanwhile, Australian-bred livestock are heading to Kazakhstan as it expands its cattle genetics base.
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