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SFI 'risks shifting oilseed rape production overseas'

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) risks taking productive land out of rotations and shifting food production overseas, increasing reliance on imports, United Oilseeds managing director James Warner has warned. Speaking…

LAND MARKETS

South-west England offers choice of four farms

Four farms in the south-west of England, including a fully equipped arable and dairy holding with 424 acres, provide a good range of opportunities this week. In the latest set…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Welsh farmers call for ban on Brazilian beef imports

Welsh livestock farmers are urging the UK government to ban Brazilian meat imports amid concerns over production standards and potential disruption to domestic markets. NFU Cymru has written to all…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Fertiliser prices firm as nitrogen supply concerns mount

UK fertiliser prices are largely unchanged, according to the AHDB’s latest market assessment, but rising gas costs, geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over future nitrogen availability are keeping the market firm.…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Milk buyers hold December prices despite weaker dairy markets

Most major milk buyers are holding December prices, despite a shock 7p/litre cut by liquid processor Freshways from December, although falling butter and cream values are raising concerns over farmgate…

LAND MARKETS

Four varied farm launches from Sussex to Aberdeenshire

New launches often tail off in late autumn but there is no pause in the farmland market this week, with options including a substantial block of arable land in Sussex…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Freshways cuts milk price by 7p/litre in ‘brutal’ move

Freshways is cutting its base milk price by 7p/litre from 1 December, taking it to 29.4p/litre as weaker dairy markets and poor returns from liquid milk squeeze processor margins. The…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

How deeply is China embedded in British farming?

As China pursues greater control over its own food production, its commercial interests are becoming increasingly established in Britain’s agricultural supply chains. In 2026, Chinese businesses occupy positions that offer…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Carbon import tax less impactful than feared in 2027

The UK’s incoming carbon tax on fertiliser imports is expected to have a limited immediate impact on prices, but growers are being urged to secure supplies ahead of potential delivery…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

How British agriculture is helping China to feed itself

China bought £173m of British pigmeat last year, making it the UK’s biggest market outside Europe. Chinese consumers also provide a lucrative outlet for products such as offal and feet,…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

OSR prices pressured by global supply and fund selling

Oilseed rape futures have been broadly steady, with geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over European crop establishment providing support, while ample global supplies and fund selling have limited gains. The May…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Wheat prices fall as global supply weighs on markets

UK wheat prices have come under pressure from improving global supply prospects and hopes of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, although renewed Black Sea disruption has limited the downside. London…

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