Dairy farmers have seen no ‘net’ benefit to their finances from record high milk prices with input cost rises cancelling out the price increases.
Harvest has started in parts of the UK as warm weather continues
Labour shortages are already reducing dairy production and contributing to food price inflation.
Farmers have been urged to capitalise on the opportunities in the organic sector with the UK lagging behind the rest of Europe on converted area.
Profitability was the biggest challenge facing farmers, according to a new report by Hillsgreen
Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative leader but says he will continue as prime minister until the autumn
Pig production costs are continuing to climb despite a fall in the wheat price, with the standard pig price (SPP) still lagging behind.
Nineteen million more people could face chronic undernourishment globally in 2023 if the current drivers of food supply disruption results in lower food availability around the world.
A report into the social value of Australian saleyards has highlighted the vital role they play in supporting farmers’ mental health.
Welsh food and drink exports hit a record high in 2021, but meat exports dropped back as Covid-19 restrictions hit trade.