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Welsh government group explores Crown Estate takeover

A new working group set up by the Labour-run Welsh government has had its first meeting, exploring ways of exerting control over the Crown Estate’s land in Wales and redirecting…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Red diesel prices fall back below 70p/litre

Farm businesses may be able to capitalise on lower red diesel prices at present, as prices fell back during December following a dip in global crude oil markets. Prices collected…

BUSINESS

Farmer anger as Ukrainian cage eggs undercut UK market

UK egg industry representatives and farmers have raised concerns about food safety standards, equivalence, and imports undercutting producers, after a recent shipment from Ukraine showed eggs not meeting UK standards.…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

UK beef and sheep numbers contract while prices hold up

Strong finished beef and lamb prices during the past year have been underpinned by tight supplies, with recent figures published by Defra showing further declines in the number of cattle…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

EU delays regulations on beef and soya imports until late 2026

The European Parliament has delayed tougher rules on beef and feed imports linked to deforestation, such as soya, by another year. Regulations are now set to be introduced from 30…

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