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Fertiliser prices firm as nitrogen supply concerns mount

UK fertiliser prices are largely unchanged, according to the AHDB’s latest market assessment, but rising gas costs, geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over future nitrogen availability are keeping the market firm.…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Milk buyers hold December prices despite weaker dairy markets

Most major milk buyers are holding December prices, despite a shock 7p/litre cut by liquid processor Freshways from December, although falling butter and cream values are raising concerns over farmgate…

LAND MARKETS

Four varied farm launches from Sussex to Aberdeenshire

New launches often tail off in late autumn but there is no pause in the farmland market this week, with options including a substantial block of arable land in Sussex…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Freshways cuts milk price by 7p/litre in ‘brutal’ move

Freshways is cutting its base milk price by 7p/litre from 1 December, taking it to 29.4p/litre as weaker dairy markets and poor returns from liquid milk squeeze processor margins. The…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

How deeply is China embedded in British farming?

As China pursues greater control over its own food production, its commercial interests are becoming increasingly established in Britain’s agricultural supply chains. In 2026, Chinese businesses occupy positions that offer…

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