Latest market prices, news and analysis LAND MARKETSFour varied farm launches from Sussex to AberdeenshireNew 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 PRICESFreshways cuts milk price by 7p/litre in ‘brutal’ moveFreshways 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 TRENDSHow 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 PRICESCarbon import tax less impactful than feared in 2027The 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 TRENDSHow British agriculture is helping China to feed itselfChina 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 PRICESOSR prices pressured by global supply and fund sellingOilseed 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 PRICESWheat prices fall as global supply weighs on marketsUK 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… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESPotato growers urged to stand firm as European yields fallPotato growers are being urged to resist pressure to accept lower prices as reduced European yields support the market, despite subdued demand across several UK sectors. The Ulster Farmers’ Union… BUSINESSDefra under scrutiny over £1.94m Rothbury Estate pledgeDefra has faced questions from MPs over the signal it is sending to farmers after pledging £1.94m towards a major nature recovery project, weeks after thousands of farmers missed out… BUSINESSHow red meat supply chain benefits from working togetherSharing more value across the supply chain will help secure a resilient future for the red meat sector, according to industry experts. Processors and retailers say domestic beef and sheep… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESUS farmers welcome $8bn diesel relief package from TrumpAmerican farm leaders have applauded a new $8bn (£6bn) relief package from Washington, designed to help the sector deal with sky-high diesel prices. The package was announced earlier this week… LAND MARKETSSunderland and Ross-shire launches offer decent scaleSizeable launches feature in the land market this week including a 437-acre arable unit in north-east England. Described as a very unusual, commercial-scale farm, Flinton Hill Farm, near Penshaw, Sunderland,… More articles
