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'Cost of farming crisis' is emerging, farmers warned

British farmers are facing “one of the most challenging margin environments in years” as the gap between rising input costs and falling output widens, suggesting that a “cost of farming…

BUSINESS

Tight stocks keep straw and forage prices elevated

A shortage of fodder has kept straw prices high throughout the past year and the prospect of tight supplies again this autumn is keeping markets supported. Straw prices are already…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Fantastic trade for quality stock at Stirling Bull Sales

Strong demand from buyers for high-quality bulls led to a tremendous trade at the Stirling Bull Sales on 3 and 4 May, with exceptional prices paid for both pedigree and…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Velcourt machinery up for auction after major restructure

Farm management business Velcourt is set to sell off a sizeable share of its arable machinery as part of a strategic restructure of its farming operations. Velcourt confirmed plans last…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Rising food prices ‘won’t reach farmgate’, farmers warned

Farmers will miss out on rising food prices this year, as new evidence shows supermarket inflation is unlikely to translate into higher farmgate returns. New intelligence from the Bank of…

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