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Early-season farmland launches in Essex, Cumbria and Cornwall

A mixed-use farming estate in Essex with 652 acres of mostly Grade 2 land is for sale for the first time in almost 300 years. The Wormingford Hall Estate near…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Prolonged wet weather sparks fodder shortage fears

Heavy rainfall across the UK throughout the past month has limited grass growth and led to more livestock being housed, which is driving up demand for hay and straw. Fodder…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Feed barley discount to wheat narrows to just £10/t

The premium for feed wheat over feed barley has eroded in recent months, with improved global demand helping feed barley hold above £150/t. Spot prices collected by Farmers Weekly on…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Store cattle trade buoyant despite falling finished price

Strong demand for replacements has kept the store trade elevated so far in 2026, even as prices for finished cattle ease back. GB deadweight steers have fallen by 25p/kg in…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Sharp drop in EU fertiliser imports to shore up prices

EU fertiliser import volumes dropped dramatically in January 2026 following the introduction the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Cbam) across the bloc. Figures published by the EU Commission show that less…

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