Latest market prices, news and analysis LAND MARKETSClutch of south-west farms and Cumbria holding hit marketThe south-west of England offers the pick of this week’s new launches, including a livestock farm with a sizeable range of accommodation. Meare Court Farm, near Taunton, is a highly… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESWheat prices show welcome signs of improvementFeed wheat prices have shown an encouraging upturn in recent days, prompted by tightening supply predictions and interruptions to shipping in the Black Sea region. Latest reports from the US… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESRed diesel prices climb after Trump renews Gulf hostilitiesFresh hostilities in the Gulf have sent crude oil prices back up to four-week highs, with the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz reportedly falling to two-month… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESDefra minister rejects call for targeted pig supportDefra farming minister Stephen Morgan has rejected calls for targeted support for beleaguered pig producers, insisting current market difficulties do not warrant any government intervention. The case was made by… LAND MARKETSFarmland sales rise despite political uncertaintyPolitical uncertainty is continuing to shape England’s farmland market, despite more farms coming up for sale than at any time in almost 20 years. While the government’s Farming Roadmap has… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESRetailers accused of hoarding dairy marginsAs dairy producers exit the industry due to low margins, retailers are putting their milk supplies at risk by not passing on lower prices to their consumers, analysts have warned.… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES£2m in direct support offered to Scotland's pig producersA new £2m support scheme for Scotland’s independent pig producers has been launched by the Scottish government to help with the significant market challenges facing the sector. Scotland has lost… BUSINESSCash pressures steer farmers towards smaller tractorsConstrained finances in the arable sector appear to be influencing tractor-buying decisions, with farmers opting for smaller machines despite an overall rise in registrations. Latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers… LAND MARKETSRare launches in several counties offer varietyA Northumberland livestock and arable farm where the current owner has produced about 50,000 cattle, 160,000 lambs and 30,000 pigs is coming to the market. Frank Robson, who has a reputation… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESPressure eases on oilseed rape market – for nowWith the oilseed rape harvest gathering pace, markets have enjoyed some relief this week as traders respond to global factors. As Farmers Weekly went to press on Wednesday (8 July),… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESEarly-cut barley meets with lacklustre demandFirst cuts of the 2026 barley harvest are coming up against weak demand and depressed prices, though prospects for the rest of the season will very much depend on quality… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESStrong calf trade helps lift dairy farmer marginsThe run of consistently strong calf values shows no signs of easing, with prices staying firm until at least mid-August when autumn-calving herds start to boost supply. Auctioneers nationwide report… More articles
