Latest market prices, news and analysis MILK PRICESFarmers' fair dealing regs scepticism fading, says adjudicatorInitial scepticism among dairy farmers about the likely effectiveness of the new Fair Dealings Regulations are understandable, but diminishing, according to agricultural supply chain adjudicator Richard Thompson. A survey of… LAND MARKETSFarmland in your area 2025: East MidlandsA slowdown in new instructions and completed sales in the East Midlands was evident in the spring and summer. The combination of downward pressures of extreme weather, economic challenges, crop… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESUK arable farms lose £828m because of extreme weatherUK arable farmers are facing an estimated £828m drop in revenues after one of the worst harvests on record. This was driven by prolonged weather volatility across spring and summer… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESFlying beef trade at Winslow Christmas Primestock ShowChristmas primestock shows have been in full swing at auction markets across the country in the past week, with an already buoyant beef trade receiving a festive uplift. Winslow Christmas… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESGrain outlook points to larger UK wheat crop next yearAn increased planted area and favourable growing conditions for this year’s wheat crop point towards a potentially larger domestic crop in 2026. At AHDB’s Grain Market Outlook, analysts indicated potential… LAND MARKETSAdlington New Town plan sparks farmer and local oppositionPlans to build a new town of 14,000-20,000 homes on greenfield land in Adlington, Cheshire, have sparked strong opposition from farmers, residents, and rural campaigners. Developer Belport Adlington has submitted… MILK PRICESMilk processors inflict further price cuts on producersAn oversupplied milk market continues to put pressure on farmgate prices, with processors making further cuts into the new year. GB milk volumes are still tracking at roughly 5% above… LAND MARKETSFarmland in your area 2025: Yorkshire and HumbersideGreater numbers of equipped farms and land sales in Yorkshire and Humber are now taking place off-market. Interest from neighbouring landowners with expansion plans, inter-family changes, and tenants buying their… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESUK wheat markets falter with global supplies set to riseUK feed wheat futures for May 2026 dropped to a contract low of £171.50/t on 26 November, as a stronger pound made domestic wheat less competitive on global markets. The… LAND MARKETSLand reform priorities misaligned with public, say ScotsGovernment priorities on land reform do not reflect public concerns, according to Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), which represents landowners. The organisation was responding to a report from the Scottish… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESGB pig price falls to £2/kg as margins tighten on farmAfter several buoyant years for the pork sector, falling pig prices are once again squeezing margins for producers. Finished pig prices have slipped by almost 8p/kg in the past three… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESDairy sector plans ahead to manage excess milk volumesAn oversupplied milk market is putting significant pressure on farmgate milk prices, with further cuts expected to be announced by processors next week. Independent dairy analyst Chris Walkland has warned… More articles
