Latest market prices, news and analysis INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESMiddle East turmoil pushes up farm inputs and grain pricesGlobal commodity markets have spiked in response to attacks across the Middle East, with oil refineries and shipping vessels targeted by drone strikes. Brent crude oil lifted above $82 (£61)… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESTories pledge to close Union Flag labelling loopholeThe Conservative Party has set out plans to close what it calls the “flag loophole” on food labelling, pledging reforms it says would better protect British farmers and improve transparency… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESFirst tariff-free shipment of UK beef arrives in USThe Defra secretary and NFU president are visiting Washington DC this week as the first tariff-free shipment of British beef arrives on US shelves under a new quota deal. Emma… 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… More articles
