Prices & Trends

Ongoing uncertainty regarding Brexit and the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU.

Farmers were reassessing their plans with uncertainty over what restrictions may be in place at Christmas

The dairy said the rise reflects recent stability in returns from cream and butter markets

Food trade between the UK and EU will be slashed by almost a quarter in both directions even if a free trade agreement (FTA) is reached before the end of this year, new research has found.

Wheat markets around the world remain strong, with an eye on conditions in southern Russia

The industry was looking to switch to 100% bioLPG by 2040 and Liquid UK chief executive George Webb believes LPG could be an alternative for farmers looking to reduce their carbon footprint

The cooperative said the current market outlook remained stable although there was uncertainty in the UK from the Covid-19 pandemic

Lower production has supported prices in 2020

Arable farmers have been urged to consider baling their thicker fields as straw prices rise on the back of lower yields this season.

It follows the granting of market access in March this year