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INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Get ahead with fertiliser orders, advise traders

Farmers are being advised to order their fertiliser early this year, to ensure sufficient supplies for the spring application window. The Farming Fertiliser Stakeholder Group, which comprises a range of…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Drought means tough autumn choices for organic dairy herds

Following a tough forage year in 2025, most organic producers have no surplus. There are big regional differences in the degree of challenge, with the Midlands particularly badly affected, say…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Political turmoil sends rapeseed prices up again

Oilseed rape prices have soared to a six-week high, having jumped by 7% since 24 August. Paris November rapeseed futures rose from €521/t (£446/t) to €558/t (£478/t) on Tuesday 1…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Milk processors respond with higher prices as supplies tighten

The closing days of August have seen milk price announcements from several major processors, with most pushing through increases as supplies tighten. Muller Advantage farmers will receive a 2p/litre increase…

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