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Freshways fires 6p/litre milk price rise as supplies tighten

Freshways has announced a 6p/litre increase in its milk price from October, taking its standard litre to 38p/litre, as processors respond to falling milk supplies and a strengthening dairy market.…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Cattle markets move in opposite directions

Cattle markets moved in opposite directions across Northern Ireland and Great Britain this week, with prime cattle values easing slightly in NI while GB prices made gains. In Northern Ireland,…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Falling prices, higher costs squeeze egg producers

Egg prices surged earlier this year as tight supply struggled to keep pace with demand, new figures show. Now, with availability improving and seasonal demand easing, prices are moving in…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Lactalis takeover puts milk prices in focus

Lactalis’ £988m takeover of Saputo’s UK dairy business could put fresh pressure on milk prices and cheddar production, but farmers are not expected to see immediate changes to their contracts,…

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