Latest market prices, news and analysis 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… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESWheat rally loses momentum as global supply outlook improvesA more comfortable global wheat supply outlook, combined with prospects of better access to Black Sea grain, has led to an easing of UK wheat values from recent highs. The… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESHay and straw prices hold firm despite slower tradeHay and straw prices are holding firm despite slightly better supplies nationally than last year, with demand now picking up as livestock farmers plan ahead for winter. Prices for both… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESWaitrose champions 'regenerative farming' on milk bottlesWaitrose is introducing a new on-pack logo highlighting regenerative farming practices used by its 40 British dairy suppliers. The “Championing Regenerative Farming” logo will appear on the retailer’s own-brand fresh… MARKETS AND TRENDSUK exports hit £2bn despite tough global tradeUK red meat and dairy exports topped £2bn in the first half of 2026, helping underpin domestic prices for farmers. Latest HMRC figures show UK red meat exports reached £1.1bn… LAND MARKETSFarms launched in Devon, Somerset and CumbriaA Devonshire farm that has been home to a breed of cattle synonymous with the county leads another strong week of farmland launches in the south-west of England. Sannacott Farm,… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESSpike in red diesel prices as Middle East conflict continuesRed diesel prices have soared into three-figure territory again, putting extra cost pressure on farmers and growers looking to run their machinery during the busy autumn period. Two weeks ago,… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESLamb trade holds firm despite export market cautionThe prime lamb trade is starting to strengthen, with latest auction returns showing prices holding well despite an increase of lambs now coming forward. “The dry weather conditions experienced in… More articles
