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Spike in red diesel prices as Middle East conflict continues

Red diesel prices have soared into three-figure territory again, putting extra cost pressure on farmers and growers looking to run their machinery during the busy autumn period. Two weeks ago,…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Lamb trade holds firm despite export market caution

The prime lamb trade is starting to strengthen, with latest auction returns showing prices holding well despite an increase of lambs now coming forward. “The dry weather conditions experienced in…

BUSINESS

Milk costs report shows record yields in challenging year

Uncertainty is the only certainty, with the weather and geopolitics pushing dairy costs, prices and performance to new limits in the milk year ended March 2026. The Kingshay Dairy Costings…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Feed price rises point to tighter margins this winter  

Livestock feed prices are rising heading into winter thanks to a combination of geopolitical issues, concerns over the US harvest and a shortage of forage. Tighter grain availability is putting…

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