Prices & Trends

The average Brit throws out £450 of food a year, according to a survey of 3,000 people by electrical retailer AO.com

Knight Frank’s Farmland index showed bare agricultural land in England and Wales hit an all-time high in Q1

Deadweight beef prices began 2024 very strongly, although they have slipped over the past few weeks. However, the buoyant liveweight trade suggests that beef's bull run is not over just yet

Auctioneers said farmers had been 'delighted' with the prices achieved

However, the organic price will increase in the UK by 1.34ppl

Major dairies have increased milk prices in March and April

Spending patterns were changing due to the squeeze on incomes

Lamb market seeing 'incredible strength' as the industry enters key purchasing period

The dairy has also confirmed its member premium for the year beginning April 1 2024

Arla was expecting a strong first half of 2024, but it was difficult to see what lies further ahead in a volatile market