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INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Glasshouse growers to be hit by massive hike in electric fees

Vegetable growers are urgently seeking relief from higher electricity standing charges, set to take effect from 1 April 2026. Horticultural businesses are already facing substantial costs due to conflict in…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Weekly fertiliser data gives farmers granular view of prices

The AHDB has started publishing weekly fertiliser price data following requests from Defra farming minister Angela Eagle and industry representatives. The move comes amid disruption caused by the current crisis…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Livestock throughput rises as market turnover tops £3bn

Higher livestock prices and increased throughput across almost all categories has enabled live auction marts to achieve record sales of just over £3bn in 2025. This represents a 22% increase…

LAND MARKETS

Better weather coaxes farms and land to market

The supply of land for sale has been invigorated over the past week, with more settled weather allowing holdings to look better for both brochures and visits. Taking centre stage…

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