Farm Business

With cattle prices having fallen back from last year's highs, Cedric Porter takes a look at what it means for the beef sector

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Suffolk Central MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter said UK food prices could go if the Government does not act to support farmers with skyrocketing fertiliser costs

If war in the Middle East has taught us anything, it is that the UK needs to build a resilient food system which values domestic food production and the farmers who work incredibly hard to make that a reality

Instability stifling investment as no sign of end to conflict in Middle East

The Dean Organic Fund offers interest free loans for 2 to 5 years for organic or ecological farmers, producers and food businesses

The supermarket aims to secure at least 50% of its domestic produce supply through long-term agreements by the end of 2027

Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the grain markets

CAAV adviser Jeremy Moody warns arable farmers may decide not to plant crops for harvest 2027

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice draws on his experience of dealing with price shocks during war in Ukraine to offer some long-term solutions which could help UK farmers contending with challenges from war in the Middle East