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LAND MARKETS

Japanese knotweed: Effect on farmland and how to prevent it

Horticulture 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 PRICES

Why dairy farmers should check contracts as blockades loom

Dairy 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 MARKETS

Global farmland market: Values and opportunities overseas

Land 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 PRICES

Lamb market outlook mixed as retail demand and grass falter

Lamb 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 PRICES

Retailer price squeeze risks loss of potato and veg production

Retail 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…

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