Latest market prices, news and analysis LAND MARKETSCornwall Council advised not to sell off 4,400ha farm estateAn inquiry looking at the future of Cornwall Council’s farming estate has recommended that it should retain the land rather than sell it off. The recommendations have brought some relief… LAND MARKETSEarly summer sees wave of larger farm launchesMidsummer sees a flurry of significant launches including a coastal arable estate, an established arable and livestock farm and a Welsh dairy holding that was home to one of the… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESScottish beef and lamb sector eyes £350m growth boostScottish livestock producers could help generate an additional £350m in output and £100m in economic value by 2032, according to new research highlighting strong consumer support for home-produced red meat.… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFuel and fertiliser prices drop on possible US-Iran dealGlobal commodity markets have gone into overdrive this week following news of a potential US-Iran deal to end the war. The deal, which could result in the reopening of the… MARKETS AND TRENDSFarmers to be paid more as wool prices climbSheep farmers are set to receive better returns for fleeces this year, with wool prices up considerably as a result of tight global supplies. Wool values lifted more than 10%… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESVolatile markets put grain-selling tactics in the spotlightAn increasingly volatile global marketplace can have a considerable impact on farm profitability, with huge swings in wheat prices seen throughout the past year. Ex-farm feed wheat values collected by… LAND MARKETSBunch of five farms offers choice under 250 acresA former dairy farm now generating about £165,000/year in rental income launches for sale this week. Gearns Farm is set in 220 acres of ring-fenced arable land, pasture and woodland… BUSINESSFertiliser shock risks 2027 crops, NFU warnsFarmers could scale back planting or cut fertiliser use for the 2027 season unless costs are brought under control, the NFU has warned. In a new Fertiliser Resilience Plan, the… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESGB OSR and wheat areas recover ahead of harvestThe domestic oilseed rape crop has shown a considerable improvement in the past year, with the cropping area increasing by almost 50% to 358,000ha. Oilseed rape (OSR) production has been… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESStrong export demand underpins UK beef and sheep pricesA strong appetite for red meat on the Continent is helping to support domestic prices, with export volumes and values up on the year. Europe remains the largest market for… BUSINESSPig sector unnerved as processors end contracts and cut jobsPig producers across Europe continue to face significant challenges, driven by low farmgate prices, contract uncertainty, and structural reforms by processors. While the scale of backlogs of pigs on farm… BUSINESSCall to ban imports over use of antibiotics as growth promotersIndustry and veterinary leaders have backed calls for a UK import ban on products from animals given growth-promoting antibiotics, citing public health concerns and fairer competition for farmers. The Alliance… More articles
