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INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Heating oil crisis deepens as ministers consider support

The heating oil crisis affecting rural households and farm businesses has intensified, with the competition watchdog launching an investigation into suppliers and ministers preparing targeted support for those most exposed…

LAND MARKETS

Estates market faces drop in buyer interest

The raft of new legislation in the rental sector, along with other factors, is stifling buyer interest in farming estates, with some failing to sell and others changing hands at…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Grain markets volatile as Iran conflict pushes up costs

Global grain markets have fluctuated widely in the past week as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. May 2026 UK feed wheat futures rallied to £175.40/t…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Global demand for meat set to grow as production rises

Global meat consumption is expected to increase over the next five years, with demand for red meat and poultry projected to climb. Dr Phil Hadley, secretary general of the International…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Scottish cattle numbers still falling but decline slows

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has projected that UK beef production could be on course for an 8% decline by 2030, if the domestic beef herd continues to fall. The Scottish…

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