Latest market prices, news and analysis LAND MARKETSNorfolk arable offerings contrast with Devon farmThe launch of 305 acres of arable land in Norfolk, some allocated for commercial development in the Kings Lynn local plan, is expected to generate strong interest from investors and… BUSINESSDemand for British food continues to grow says Tesco bossFresh food sales at Tesco have climbed by 6.6% on the previous year, according to its chief executive, Ashwin Prasad. Mr Prasad stated that demand for “fresh healthy British home-grown… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESGlobal grain markets briefly spike in response to US tariffsWheat markets rallied this week in response to heightened global tensions following the announcement of increased tariffs being imposed by the US. UK feed wheat futures for the May 2026… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESStrong beef prices fail to prevent falling cattle numbersExceptionally strong beef prices throughout the past year were not enough to stem a continued decline in cattle numbers, with UK beef production down by 3.5% in 2025. Auctioneers, meat… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESMeat suppliers condemn rise in FSA inspection feesMeat trade body the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers has condemned an imminent hike in official controls charges by the Food Standards Agency, calling for its immediate suspension and a… MARKETS AND TRENDSUK food supply chains at risk of major shocksThe UK food sector could be sleepwalking into major food shocks with vulnerabilities within the current "just in time" logistic system, according to Prof Tim Lang of the University of… MARKETS AND TRENDSRed meat and dairy enjoy record year for exportsExports of UK dairy and red meat surpassed £4bn in 2025, driven by increased global demand for high-quality produce. HMRC trade figures show UK dairy exports rose by 17% on… LAND MARKETSEarly-season farmland launches in Essex, Cumbria and CornwallA mixed-use farming estate in Essex with 652 acres of mostly Grade 2 land is for sale for the first time in almost 300 years. The Wormingford Hall Estate near… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESProlonged wet weather sparks fodder shortage fearsHeavy rainfall across the UK throughout the past month has limited grass growth and led to more livestock being housed, which is driving up demand for hay and straw. Fodder… CROPS MARKETS AND PRICESFeed barley discount to wheat narrows to just £10/tThe premium for feed wheat over feed barley has eroded in recent months, with improved global demand helping feed barley hold above £150/t. Spot prices collected by Farmers Weekly on… MEAT MARKETS AND PRICESStore cattle trade buoyant despite falling finished priceStrong demand for replacements has kept the store trade elevated so far in 2026, even as prices for finished cattle ease back. GB deadweight steers have fallen by 25p/kg in… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESSharp drop in EU fertiliser imports to shore up pricesEU fertiliser import volumes dropped dramatically in January 2026 following the introduction the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Cbam) across the bloc. Figures published by the EU Commission show that less… More articles
