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Simmental and Charolais bulls reach 30,000gns at Stirling

A vibrant trading atmosphere saw buyers flocking from across the UK to Stirling Bull Sales on 18-19 October. Simmental and Charolais bulls commanded the top prices of the day, achieving…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Beef prices to remain supported in 2027 as herd contracts

Tight supplies are expected to continue to support cattle prices for the rest of 2026 and into next year, though subdued consumer demand and a changing import mix may limit…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Government presses on with fertiliser import tax

Farmer hopes that the planned carbon tax on fertiliser imports could be abandoned or delayed in next week’s Budget appear to have been dashed, as the government ploughs on with…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Food consortium seeks targeted support for local abattoirs

Lighter regulation and more targeted funding for local abattoirs are needed to fend off the threat of further closures. The demands are contained in a letter to prime minister Andy…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Countyside Alliance seeks fuel tax cuts to ease rural costs

The Countryside Alliance is urging the chancellor to make the 5p/litre fuel duty cut permanent and temporarily reduce VAT on fuel, warning that rising costs are placing rural households and…

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