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INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

'Cost of farming crisis' is emerging, farmers warned

British farmers are facing “one of the most challenging margin environments in years” as the gap between rising input costs and falling output widens, suggesting that a “cost of farming…

BUSINESS

Tight stocks keep straw and forage prices elevated

A shortage of fodder has kept straw prices high throughout the past year and the prospect of tight supplies again this autumn is keeping markets supported. Straw prices are already…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Fantastic trade for quality stock at Stirling Bull Sales

Strong demand from buyers for high-quality bulls led to a tremendous trade at the Stirling Bull Sales on 3 and 4 May, with exceptional prices paid for both pedigree and…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Velcourt machinery up for auction after major restructure

Farm management business Velcourt is set to sell off a sizeable share of its arable machinery as part of a strategic restructure of its farming operations. Velcourt confirmed plans last…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Rising food prices ‘won’t reach farmgate’, farmers warned

Farmers will miss out on rising food prices this year, as new evidence shows supermarket inflation is unlikely to translate into higher farmgate returns. New intelligence from the Bank of…

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…

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