Easter and the Islamic festivals have provided a boost to both prime lamb and cull sheep prices across the UK.

The retailer emphasised there would be no impact on producer prices but the drop comes as the other major retailers increase prices on the back of surging production costs

The British public was more likely to trust farmers, and the rest of the food supply chain, than their European counterparts

Buyers and sellers have rediscovered the value of the live sales ring throughout the challenges of the pandemic, as integrated systems come under more scrutiny

Processors have announced price rises for May but Kite Consulting have warned another 5-10ppl could be needed if they want to incentivise production

Processors have announced price rises for May but Kite Consulting have warned another 5-10ppl could be needed if they want to incentivise production

The Environmental Campaigner accused the NFU of taking a ’cynical and opportunistic’ approach to rule changes

It follows last month’s announcement of a 1ppl rise for May, taking the total rise to 3.3ppl

Processors have continued to announce large price rises for May, with Meadow Foods price standing at 41ppl

Farmers were also reporting delays in deliveries of the fertiliser they have ordered