Prices & Trends

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New reseatch reveals farmers are taking a cautious approach to buying fuel and fertiliser

Latest cattle population figures show a modest but positive improvement in Scotland’s prime cattle supplies

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has intervened after orders were cancelled following the conflict in the Middle East

High retail prices have hit demand for beef this year, but the market has stabilised with some signs of an increase in farmgate prices

The early crop has meant there has been plenty of time to combine, bale and move straw, but the relatively small crop will inevitably put upward pressure on prices

Strong returns had boosted confidence, but easing prices could set back progress

British Wool said prices were at the highest levels in a decade

Arable land continues to lead demand