Farm profits rise to £7.7bn thanks to strong beef and dairy prices

But farmers say no time to celebrate as confidence stands at all-time low

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Milk prices have helped drive profits
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Milk prices have helped drive profits

The UK farming sector saw a 26% rise in profits last year, according to new figures released today (June 5). According to Defra, the total income from farming jumped to £7.7 billion for 2024 from £6.1bn...

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