Market prices, news and analysis

LAND MARKETS

Arable and mixed farms with development potential hit market

After poor weather delayed photographs and marketing plans for farm sales in the first four months of the year, the pace is picking up on new launches. Carter Jonas and…

BUSINESS

Top third of Welsh suckler herds cut costs to below 140p/kg

The top third of beef suckler herds in Wales had total costs of 139.2p/kg in 2022/23, which was less than half of those in the bottom third of producers, according…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Milk prices keep climbing with spring peak likely to be low

Farmgate milk prices have continued to rise in May and June, with total production volumes running well below last year’s levels as the sector approaches its annual peak. Dairy processors…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Lidl commits to British pork and cost of production contracts

Discount retailer Lidl has introduced new contracts for pork producers that guarantee a margin for farmers above the cost of production. It will invest £500m through this new initiative and…

Dive deeper

© Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board [2022]. All rights reserved. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is a statutory levy board, funded by farmers, growers and other in the supply chain and managed as an independent organisation. The purpose of AHDB is to make our agriculture and horticulture industries more competitive and sustainable through factual, evidence-based advice, information and activity.
Copyright © 2022. All market data is provided by Barchart Solutions. Futures: at least 10 minute delayed. Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. To see all exchange delays and terms of use, please see disclaimer.
Farmers Weekly seeks to ensure but cannot guarantee that all information contained in the Prices and Trends sections is correct. Farmers Weekly shall not in any event be liable for any loss or damage arising from the information contained within the section, and will not accept liability for errors or omissions.