Latest market prices, news and analysis LAND MARKETSFarms launched in Devon, Somerset and CumbriaA Devonshire farm that has been home to a breed of cattle synonymous with the county leads another strong week of farmland launches in the south-west of England. Sannacott Farm,… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESSpike in red diesel prices as Middle East conflict continuesRed diesel prices have soared into three-figure territory again, putting extra cost pressure on farmers and growers looking to run their machinery during the busy autumn period. Two weeks ago,… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESLamb trade holds firm despite export market cautionThe prime lamb trade is starting to strengthen, with latest auction returns showing prices holding well despite an increase of lambs now coming forward. “The dry weather conditions experienced in… BUSINESSMilk costs report shows record yields in challenging yearUncertainty is the only certainty, with the weather and geopolitics pushing dairy costs, prices and performance to new limits in the milk year ended March 2026. The Kingshay Dairy Costings… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFeed price rises point to tighter margins this winter Livestock feed prices are rising heading into winter thanks to a combination of geopolitical issues, concerns over the US harvest and a shortage of forage. Tighter grain availability is putting… LAND MARKETSDecent acreages offered as whole farms and bare land blocksAutumn sees the launch of a 684-acre mixed farm with a reservoir and secondary income generated by six residential properties. Oaks Farm, near Nottingham, is set in a ring fence… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESGet ahead with fertiliser orders, advise tradersFarmers are being advised to order their fertiliser early this year, to ensure sufficient supplies for the spring application window. The Farming Fertiliser Stakeholder Group, which comprises a range of… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESDrought means tough autumn choices for organic dairy herdsFollowing a tough forage year in 2025, most organic producers have no surplus. There are big regional differences in the degree of challenge, with the Midlands particularly badly affected, say… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESPolitical turmoil sends rapeseed prices up againOilseed rape prices have soared to a six-week high, having jumped by 7% since 24 August. Paris November rapeseed futures rose from €521/t (£446/t) to €558/t (£478/t) on Tuesday 1… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESMilk processors respond with higher prices as supplies tightenThe closing days of August have seen milk price announcements from several major processors, with most pushing through increases as supplies tighten. Muller Advantage farmers will receive a 2p/litre increase… MARKETS AND TRENDSLivestock decline puts UK meat supply chain at riskEngland’s shrinking cattle and sheep populations risk weakening the wider livestock supply chain and increasing reliance on imported meat, processors have warned. New Defra figures show cattle and calf numbers… LAND MARKETSDevon and Somerset offer choice of size and farm typeMoors in the south-west of England are the locations for two launches at very differing scales this week – a 2,137-acre upland farming estate and a 115-acre livestock farm. The… More articles
