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UK meat exports hit record high

British red meat exports have hit a record high, boosting its worth to £1.77bn in 2024, underpinned by an increased appetite for beef in Europe and wider markets. Beef shipments…

LAND MARKETS

Farmland in your area 2024: N Ireland and Republic of Ireland

A slackening of activity in the farmland market in some UK regions is being felt less keenly in parts of Northern Ireland  where hunger for land continues to fortify demand…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Hort and potato growers discuss rising costs with minister

UK growers have faced a plethora of challenges in recent years, leading to a reduced planted area and an increased reliance on imports. Rising production costs, limited access to labour,…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Smaller breeding flock to keep lamb prices elevated in 2025

Domestic lamb prices are due to remain supported during much of 2025 as a result of fewer breeding ewes and a smaller lamb crop. The UK breeding sheep flock has…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

How the carbon tax on fertiliser will impact farm businesses

A Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Cbam) is due to be implemented by the government from 1 January 2027, leading to higher fertiliser costs on farm. However, the industry is still…

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