The cooperative price will increase by 1.8ppl from March 1
Market forecasts show fertiliser prices are unlikely to drop any time soon as the perfect storm of high energy prices coupled with supply side issues mean stocks are tight and will remain so for the forthcoming season at least.
Recently, I’ve found myself believing two opposite things at the same time: I’m sure that food in this country is too cheap but I also know it’s far too expensive.
As UK inflation rises to a 30-year high of 5.5% and the cost of living crisis deepens, a food industry expert has issued a call to remind consumers that food producers are feeling the pinch too.
98.5 per cent of UK farmers are at least somewhat concerned about improving margins
Tight supply and firm demand will provide price support until at least the spring flush
As cattle prices ease back at the start of 2022, Cedric Porter takes a look ahead to what the year might hold for the beef market
Reports of soaring energy price rises of almost £1,000 a month have prompted calls for the Government to act as farming businesses feel the pinch.