Latest market prices, news and analysis LAND MARKETSJapanese knotweed: Effect on farmland and how to prevent itHorticulture was responsible for Japanese knotweed’s arrival to the UK via imports of seed and live material in the 19th century. The farming industry has since been paying the price… DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICESWhy dairy farmers should check contracts as blockades loomDairy processors have sought to reassure their suppliers on milk payments in the light of disruption plans by vegan activists to the dairy supply chain. However, the impact on individual… LAND MARKETSGlobal farmland market: Values and opportunities overseasLand values are rising fast in many regions around the world due to low supply, high demand, rising commodity prices and an increased focus on food production. The UK is… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESLamb market outlook mixed as retail demand and grass falterLamb prices are up almost £1/kg deadweight on the year. The GB new-season lamb SQQ averaged 645.9p/kg deadweight for the week ending 9 July, up 8p/kg on the previous week.… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESRetailer price squeeze risks loss of potato and veg productionRetail pricing strategies for potatoes and vegetables are putting the acreage in danger, warn growers and co-ops. Many growers look like breaking even at best on the 2022 crop at… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESNo bids yet to secure future of CF's Ince fertiliser plantA bid by a UK-based consortium to buy CF Fertiliser’s manufacturing site in Cheshire as a going concern is understood to have collapsed. According to the Telegraph, the UK Nitrogen… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESCost-of-living crisis hits meat consumptionThe cost-of-living crisis is expected to lead to more consumers cutting back on the amount of meat they buy. Consumer insight research by AHDB predicts a downturn in retail sales… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESGrowth in beef and lamb exports supports farmgate pricesExports of UK lamb and beef rose during the first four months of 2022, according to latest figures. Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales) said analysis of HMRC trade data… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESFall in June tractor registrations as supply issues worsenJune registrations of new tractors were down by 36.43% on the same month last year as disruption to the supply chain shows no sign of easing. The Agricultural Engineers Association… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESGrain price pressure continues on recession fearsEx-farm spot feed wheat and barley prices have lost £5-£6/t over the week, while UK futures are recovering slightly after a massive global sell-off of agricultural commodities by speculators. The… LAND MARKETS7 things we know about the 2022 farmland marketThe strength of the UK land market remains clear to see in 2022, with huge demand and wealthy investors combining with limited supply to produce competitive bidding and high values.… BUSINESSFuture of Ince fertiliser plant in doubt as closure approachesSpeculation continues about the future of fertiliser production at CF’s Ince site in Cheshire, following the government’s rejection of a call for a loan of up to £10m to help… More articles
