Prices & Trends

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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.

Tight supplies are supporting beef prices, but increases may be limited by poor processor returns.

Lamb prices remain above those of last year, although values have weakened a little in recent weeks.

At a time when there is huge demand for sustainable, natural materials, it seems counter-intuitive that one of the most traditional and long established of natural fibres, wool, finds its price languishing and farmers composting or burning fleeces after shearing.

Retail and foodservice demand for beef, lamb and other products is starting to settle following the easing of lockdown.

Various processors have announced upwards moves in milk prices as Covid-19 lockdown measures continue to ease further.