AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStormont Agriculture Debate: Ian Marshall (Queen’s University Belfast) says cutting livestock in Northern Ireland won’t fix the environment, warning of “carbon leakage” as the UK would simply import more dairy and meat elsewhere. He argues for practical upgrades instead—especially anaerobic digestion and digestate processing—to tackle surplus nutrients and protect water quality, while pushing Stormont to unblock planning for projects that can prove environmental gains. Exam Integrity: Cambridge International has rescheduled a leaked A Level maths paper for June 8 and confirmed assessed marks for other affected maths and computer science papers. School Disruption: West Dunbartonshire schools closed after UNISON strike action over grading and pay for school support staff. International Education Links: Ghana signs an MoU with Google for Education to boost digital literacy, while Cambodia’s Neeson Cripps Academy wins the world’s best STEM school award at the Global Schools Prize in London. Safety and Safeguarding: Police investigated threats sent to multiple schools and businesses in Co Antrim, with updates saying there was “no credible threat.”
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