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MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Tight margins for UK beef sector as cattle prices decline

Finished cattle prices have struggled to hold ground this spring, with deadweight values slipping by almost 80p/kg in the past year. Several meat processors have confirmed price cuts of 10p/kg…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Barley crops faring well but demand from maltsters muted

Crop prospects for winter barley remain positive, with UK plantings progressing well and showing a considerable improvement on last year. Rising input costs as a result of the conflict in…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

How farmers can use trend insights to target markets

Market intelligence is a vital tool in the Transition toolbox because it can highlight shifting demand and identify potential business opportunities, according to the AHDB. With that extra insight, marketing…

BUSINESS

Rising input costs and falling prices hit pig sector

Pig producers are under growing financial pressure as farmgate pig prices continue to slide further below the cost of production. Finished pig prices have fallen by more than 20p/kg in…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Growers face tough negotiations after losses at ABF sugar

Sugar beet growers face difficult contract negotiations this spring after Associated British Foods (ABF) reported sustained losses in its sugar division, driven by lower selling prices in Europe and higher…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Potato markets under strain as supply outweighs demand

Both domestic and European potato markets appear under increasing pressure, as subdued demand and ample supplies weigh on prices. European potato futures have fallen sharply again, with prices slipping from…

LAND MARKETS

Farmland prices robust despite sharp drop in sales

The volume of farmland coming onto the market in England and Wales has fallen sharply at the start of 2026, as uncertainty around politics, the wider economy and global events…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Growers squeezed as input costs soar while grain prices lag

Arable farmers are facing tightening margins as rising input costs continue to outpace gains in grain prices, with the conflict in the Middle East having a significant impact on costs…

BUSINESS

Farm viability under mounting pressure, MPs told

UK farming is approaching a critical pressure point this summer, as soaring fuel, fertiliser and energy prices threaten production decisions and the sector’s longer-term viability, industry leaders have warned. Giving…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Fertiliser reliance leaves UK farms exposed to global shocks

UK farmers remain vulnerable to disruption in fertiliser supply, with geopolitical tensions and concentrated global markets posing ongoing risks to input costs and food production. A report from the National…

BUSINESS

Farm leaders press government over rising costs

Farm leaders have warned that UK agriculture is being left dangerously exposed as input costs surge with no sector-specific support package from Westminster, while European competitors move to shield their…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Clarkson's Farm star urges growers to focus on margins

Arable farmers may need to rethink cropping plans and prioritise margin over output as fertiliser and fuel costs come under renewed pressure, a leading farm adviser has warned. Speaking to…

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