Prices & Trends

Farmers in the UK are moving to grow oilseed rape again to capitalise on rising oil prices, as retailers look to stem shortages caused by the war in Ukraine.

Poultry sheds being left empty, reduced fertiliser usage and shortages on shelves were just some of the impacts highlighted at NFU Council of increased costs on the sector

As the British public search for something different from traditional camping and caravanning, Alex Black looks at how farmers can tap into the demand for sites

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

Exclusive contracts that only allow dairy farmers to sell milk to one buyer should be broken up to free up farmers to try direct selling, supplying local food businesses and engaging much more with communities where they live, according to farmers taking part in a workshop at Dairy-Tech.

British Sugar is seeking ‘significant’ price rises from its customers, as gas inflation has left it facing soaring costs.

British Sugar is seeking significant price rises from its customers, as gas inflation has left it facing soaring costs.

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