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Grain market outlook dampened by economic uncertainty

Wheat prices have been in freefall throughout spring and global markets continue to look bearish in the short term. UK feed wheat futures have fallen £20/t this spring, to just…

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Confidence builds for UK pig sector as global demand grows

Lower on-farm feed costs and stable profit margins have left British pig producers in a much better position than during the pig backlog crisis of 2021-2022. There was a sense…

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US ag secretary seeks additional access to UK for exporters

US agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins says the trade deal struck between the UK and US creates a massive opportunity for her country’s cattle ranchers, while ensuring that British consumers will…

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Wool prices up, but farmers say it’s still not enough

Wool prices have reached their highest levels since 2018, but sheep farmers warn the modest recovery still leaves them operating at a loss, with shearing costs outstripping returns. British Wool…

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