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UK wheat futures fall to £173/t in response to Iran ceasefire

The provisional agreement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz shipping route has weighed on global commodity prices this week.…

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Organic producers gain access to Japan’s booming market

British organic producers have gained new access to Japan’s fast-growing market after the UK and Japan mutually recognised organic livestock standards from 1 April 2026, reducing trade barriers. The agreement…

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Sugar beet growers offered sustainability payments

British Sugar has launched a new voluntary scheme, which will financially incentivise sugar beet growers to reduce carbon emissions on farm. The initiative will offer growers financial rewards for carrying…

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Dairy accounts for growing share of cull cow market

Poorer returns for dairy farmers throughout the winter have prompted an increase in the number of dairy cows being culled, while culls from the suckler beef herd appear more stable.…

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