Latest market prices, news and analysis INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFarm input costs continue to outstrip output returnsFarm input costs are rising at more than double the rate of consumer price increases, with so-called “agflation” estimated at 7.8% in September, according to consultants Andersons. This is the… LAND MARKETSAutumn launches offer interesting opportunitiesAmong this week’s featured launches are some seldom available property types. These include a 171-acre ring-fenced block of bare land in Norfolk in mixed uses. The sale at Wilby offers… BUSINESSFirst EDP criticised for impact on nutrient mitigation marketEnvironmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) are the government’s answer to the challenge of increased nutrient pollution from nitrates and phosphates in England and will offer developers the option of paying a… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESMilk price rises may be tempered by supply recoveryThe recent recovery in milk prices is continuing, with a number of major processors announcing further increases in payments to producers, as supply and demand achieve a better balance. Arla,… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESSteady pig prices reflect sector challengesFour weeks of consecutive increase in the GB EU-spec Standard Pig Price (SPP) ended in the week to 26 September, with prices dropping from 180.84p/kg deadweight to 180.25p/kg dw. As… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESEl Nino points to potential upside in global grain marketGlobal grain markets remain at considerable risk to the effects of the El Nino weather event, according to analysts at the International Grains Council (IGC), who have identified a 90%… BUSINESSRed diesel price volatility hits autumn fieldworkFarmers heading into autumn fieldwork are facing renewed uncertainty over red diesel costs, as volatile wholesale markets drive sharp price swings and make purchasing decisions increasingly difficult. UK farmers are… LAND MARKETSDurham let farm, Oxon and North Yorks holdings launchedA dairy holding generating an income of £150,000 in farm business tenancy (FBT) rent and an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant lease is aimed at the investor market. High Hedley Hope… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESPrime cattle prices rise as autumn demand strengthensStronger autumn demand and continued limited availability have driven GB prime cattle prices up another 4p/kg to 615p/kg deadweight in the week ending 12 September. At the same time, steers… MARKETS AND TRENDSImproved outlook for wool as 2026 prices riseWool prices are averaging £1.70/kg after the first four auctions of the 2026 selling season, up 70p/kg on the same point last year as demand for British crossbred wool strengthens.… LAND MARKETSMixed offering includes farm and nature reserve landA week of contrasting launches sees a ring-fenced arable and livestock farm and a private nature reserve with lakes and wetland coming to the market. With 365 acres of land… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESStrong trade for dairy replacements, but culls disappointThere is a mixed picture in the cattle trade, with dairy replacement heifers holding firm at more than £3,000/head, supported by stronger milk prices and tight heifer supply. The cull… More articles
