Prices & Trends

But a drop in English lamb numbers has offset the increases

Reduced costs was the main difference between top and bottom performing dairy businesses according to Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group

A number of factors including Covid-19, the US elections and a La Nina weather event would drive global grain markets

After months of near-record prices there is a bearish tone to the UK and global pig market amid fears of over-supplies.

The cooperative said the rise was on the back of strong business performance and improved market returns but warned there was considerable potential for disruption in the coming months

Ministers have been urged to take action on the threats to the sugar and sheep industries as the end of the Brexit transition period approaches.

UK beef has landed on US soil for the first time in 24 years

Winter plantings are in the spotlight with conditions for many proving challenging.

BFREPA have warned those looking to get into the sector to be cautious of tempting high prices which do not reflect the reality of the price they will receive longer term

How will the next phase of the pandemic impact demand for food and what can we learn from previous recessions? Cedric Porter reports.