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MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Festive trade on fire at Christmas fatstock shows

Finished cattle achieved exceptional prices at Christmas fatstock shows and sales across the country in December, lifting the trade to new record highs. Regular buyers were joined by butchers and…

CROPS MARKETS AND PRICES

Lacklustre wheat markets discourage farmer selling

Very little grain is being sold off farm at present as uninspiring wheat prices encourage arable enterprises to hold on in hope of better returns in the new year. Ex-farm…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Fertiliser prices steady as concerns mount over future tax

GB fertiliser markets have remained flat for the majority of 2024 with limited demand on-farm, but tighter supplies both in the UK and across Europe plus higher gas bills may…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Fine margins for pig producers as finished prices waver

Finished pig prices have been steadily falling throughout 2024 and have fallen by more than 7p/kg since the beginning of the year. The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has been…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Mona Dairy aims to relaunch and secure producers next year

The owners of Mona Dairy have confirmed plans to recommence operations at its processing site in Anglesey by the end of February next year. Mona Dairy went into administration back…

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