Latest market prices, news and analysis MARKETS AND TRENDSBritish wool mattresses agreements boost farmer cashflowA UK bed manufacturer has launched a 100% British wool mattress range to address low fleece prices, improve supply chain transparency and provide sheep farmers with faster, fixed payments. The… MILK PRICESArla holds its farmgate milk price after months of fallsMilk processor Arla will hold its farmgate milk price at 33.98p/litre for a standard manufacturing litre in March, following six consecutive monthly price reductions. The processor says there are indications… MARKETS AND TRENDSScotland supermarket produce is only 26% Scottish, says NFUSNFU Scotland has revealed that, on average, just 26% of own-label products on supermarket shelves in Scotland are Scottish, despite retailers’ public commitments to local sourcing. Publishing its ShelfWatch: Year… LAND MARKETSNorfolk arable offerings contrast with Devon farmThe launch of 305 acres of arable land in Norfolk, some allocated for commercial development in the Kings Lynn local plan, is expected to generate strong interest from investors and… BUSINESSDemand for British food continues to grow says Tesco bossFresh food sales at Tesco have climbed by 6.6% on the previous year, according to its chief executive, Ashwin Prasad. Mr Prasad stated that demand for “fresh healthy British home-grown… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESGlobal grain markets briefly spike in response to US tariffsWheat markets rallied this week in response to heightened global tensions following the announcement of increased tariffs being imposed by the US. UK feed wheat futures for the May 2026… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESStrong beef prices fail to prevent falling cattle numbersExceptionally strong beef prices throughout the past year were not enough to stem a continued decline in cattle numbers, with UK beef production down by 3.5% in 2025. Auctioneers, meat… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESMeat suppliers condemn rise in FSA inspection feesMeat trade body the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has condemned an imminent hike in official controls charges by the Food Standards Agency, calling for its immediate suspension and a… MARKETS AND TRENDSUK food supply chains at risk of major shocksThe UK food sector could be sleepwalking into major food shocks with vulnerabilities within the current "just in time" logistic system, according to Prof Tim Lang of the University of… MARKETS AND TRENDSRed meat and dairy enjoy record year for exportsExports 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% on… LAND MARKETSEarly-season farmland launches in Essex, Cumbria and CornwallA 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 PRICESProlonged wet weather sparks fodder shortage fearsHeavy 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… More articles
