Latest market prices, news and analysis MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESThame farmers' market given go-ahead to relocate and expandPlanning permission has been granted for Thame Farmers Auction Mart to relocate to a new site on the edge of Thame in Oxfordshire. The livestock market is currently based in… MARKETS AND TRENDSHow tight margins on farm are hitting ag machinery salesMachinery dealers are feeling the pinch as reduced demand from farmers for new kit hits their bottom line. With fewer than 9,000 machines being registered in 2025, the Agricultural Engineers… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESStrong Easter demand for lamb while retailers slash pricesDemand for red meat is expected to increase over the Easter weekend with more than half (54%) of households planning a roast dinner, according to consumer research by Pilgrim’s Europe.… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFuel price hike to take heavy toll on farm incomesFarmers in England could be forking out an additional £337m for red diesel over the next 12 months unless there is a swift end to the crisis in the Middle… MILK PRICESFurther stability for milk prices as spring flush approachesThousands of dairy farmers will see farmgate milk prices stand on again throughout April and May, as several major milk processors confirm price holds. While wholesale dairy values are improving,… MILK PRICESMuller puts more milk producers on 12 months' noticeA number of dairy farmers supplying Muller in North Wales and Scotland have been issued with 12 months’ notice to their supply contracts, and been told their last milk collections… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESGlasshouse growers to be hit by massive hike in electric feesVegetable growers are urgently seeking relief from higher electricity standing charges, set to take effect from 1 April 2026. Horticultural businesses are already facing substantial costs due to conflict in… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESWeekly fertiliser data gives farmers granular view of pricesThe AHDB has started publishing weekly fertiliser price data following requests from Defra farming minister Angela Eagle and industry representatives. The move comes amid disruption caused by the current crisis… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESLivestock throughput rises as market turnover tops £3bnHigher livestock prices and increased throughput across almost all categories has enabled live auction marts to achieve record sales of just over £3bn in 2025. This represents a 22% increase… LAND MARKETSBetter weather coaxes farms and land to marketThe supply of land for sale has been invigorated over the past week, with more settled weather allowing holdings to look better for both brochures and visits. Taking centre stage… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESEnsus bioethanol plant to reopen with £100m funding dealFarmers could regain a significant market for feed wheat, as well as a key source of animal feed in the North East, with the Ensus UK bioethanol plant set to… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESWheat flutters around £172/t amid US-Iran talks uncertaintyUK wheat futures have been fluctuating between £170/t and £175/t for the May 2026 contract, as markets react to a rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East. Volatility has presented… More articles
