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MARKETS AND TRENDS

TAC warns of pesticide threats in India trade deal

The Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) has warned that the UK-India free trade agreement (FTA) could leave British farmers facing unfair competition and environmental risks from India’s use of pesticides…

LAND MARKETS

Good choice of small and medium farms bolster land markets

A range of medium and smaller farms lead the way on new launches this week. Whether it’s the uncertainty that looms large ahead of the chancellor’s Autumn Budget or vendors…

BUSINESS

Scottish census reveals worrying fall in livestock numbers

Cattle numbers in Scotland have contracted again during the past year, dropping by 14,500 head between June 2024 and June 2025 to total 1,65m head. This represents a 1% fall…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Heavier pigs and falling prices raise alarms for pork sector

A surge in carcass weights and falling prices have raised fresh concerns for pig producers, as processors grapple with backlogs and tight margins. Carcass weights have crept up for finished…

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