Prices & Trends

Arla Foods’ on-account prices for conventional milk and organic milk price will remain unchanged for September

New Trade and Agriculture Commission member Shanker Singham has not always had the best reputation in the farming community. Abi Kay speaks to him to find out how he thinks UK farmers can be protected in a post-Brexit world.

Red meat, potato and dairy sales have received a boost from the reopening of takeaways as Brits return to their pre-shutdown eating habits

The potato giant has launched its McCain Potato Farmer Pledge as it looks to make its farmers’ businesses sustainable for the future

The coronavirus lockdown has pushed the UK into its first recession in 11 years

Applications must be received before midnight on Friday September 11

IAAS has warned an increase in private sales could leave farmers open to unfair prices and payment dodgers

The UK markets are watching for any signs of bigger crops.

The Muller Milk Group said the 12 month anniversary of a 25.25ppl standard litre liquid base price was ’not one to be celebrated’

The poor trade for previously sought cattle and sheep hides is having an impact on farmgate returns, with Quality Meat Scotland estimating that cattle hides have dropped in value by 60 per cent and sheep skins by 70 per cent over five years.