With grain prices rising again after easing last week, Cedric Porter takes a look at the factors affecting the markets.

Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level since October 2021, but shoppers are still being careful with what they buy

Dairy production is under pressure in countries that are key suppliers to the UK, which could present opportunities for the British dairy industry

With dairies announcing unusual milk price rises for May, Cedric Porter takes a look at the milk markets

UK crop conditions improve while global weather patterns impact grain markets

Adult sheep slaughter continues to decline as lamb prices reach new highs

A slowdown in food inflation was credited with driving down general inflation, but for many products retail inflation is still much higher than farmgate inflation

Dairy farmers are producing in a new era of higher costs, more price volatility and a smaller safety net, but there are still plenty of opportunities

Prices have slipped behind 2023 levels for the first time in two years

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