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Waitrose pledges 100% free-range British pork by 2027

Waitrose has announced a commitment to selling only 100% free-range own-label British pork by 2027, in partnership with Pilgrim’s Europe and UK pig farmers. From 15 October 2025, all Waitrose…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Growers squeezed as EU sugar markets come under pressure

Lower global sugar prices could lead to smaller margins for sugar beet growers on index-linked contracts. EU white sugar futures stood at $460/t (£340/t) on 23 September for the December…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Feed and forage supplies set to tighten into 2026

Livestock farmers are being urged to plan ahead for feed requirements well into spring 2026, with UK supplies already tight. A combination of geopolitical events, a challenging UK harvest, and…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Superb trade at NSA ram sale as average tops £1,000 a head

An average price of £1,044 a head was paid for tups at the NSA Wales & Border main sale on 22 September, up by 50% on the previous year. Sale…

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