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Red meat and dairy enjoy record year for exports

Exports of UK dairy and red meat surpassed £4bn in 2025, driven by increased global demand for high quality produce. HMRC trade figures show UK dairy exports rose by 17%…

LAND MARKETS

Early-season farmland launches in Essex, Cumbria and Cornwall

A mixed-use farming estate in Essex with 652 acres of mostly Grade 2 land is for sale for the first time in almost 300 years. The Wormingford Hall Estate near…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Prolonged wet weather sparks fodder shortage fears

Heavy rainfall across the UK throughout the past month has limited grass growth and led to more livestock being housed, which is driving up demand for hay and straw. Fodder…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Feed barley discount to wheat narrows to just £10/t

The premium for feed wheat over feed barley has eroded in recent months, with improved global demand helping feed barley hold above £150/t. Spot prices collected by Farmers Weekly on…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Store cattle trade buoyant despite falling finished price

Strong demand for replacements has kept the store trade elevated so far in 2026, even as prices for finished cattle ease back. GB deadweight steers have fallen by 25p/kg in…

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