Prices & Trends

Farmers are facing ‘less scrutiny’ as cost pressures see consumers ditch eco-credentials in favour of lower prices, new research has suggested.

Farm groups have reiterated the importance of supporting domestic production, amid warnings that the price of imported food is rising faster than home-grown produce.

Lamb and butter are the first casualties of the cost of living crisis in the meat and dairy market, as consumers switch to cheaper options.

AHDB’s new advertising campaign celebrates how cooking with pork can ’feed the family for less’ .

Old Mill farm accountants urged farmers to focus on efficiency at the Dairy Show on October 5

Its member milk price will increase by 0.3ppl in November

The processor also said it was in talks with ‘frustrated’ aligned contract farmer groups as it continues its recruitment drive

The Bank of England has announced a 0.5 per cent rise in the Bank Rate

As the USDA increases global wheat production estimates and a potential global recession looms, Cedric Porter takes a look at the impact on the grain markets

Aldi has increased its market share as shoppers tighten their purse strings in response to the rising cost of living