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CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

NFU seeks sampling improvements in future grain contracts

The NFU has called for a major overhaul of combinable crop contracts, claiming the scales have been “tipped against growers for far too long”. It has submitted its official response…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Long road to recovery for dairy sector as prices cut further

Dairy consultants and analysts are forecasting farmgate milk prices to remain at low levels throughout the spring, with no major price rallies expected until the second half of the year.…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Aberdeen Angus sells for 60,000gns at Stirling Bull Sales

Farmers were out in force with a full ringside of pedigree and commercial buyers at Stirling Bull Sales on 1 and 2 February. The trade at the sale was underpinned…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

UK cereals demand hit by bioethanol losses and maltster cuts

Demand for UK cereals has plummeted as a result of the closure of the UK’s major bioethanol plants and decreased usage by brewers, maltsters and distillers. The UK cereals supply…

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