The UK also imports urea from the Middle East and North Africa where shipping and distribution may be disturbed. Most arable farmers have bought fertiliser for this year; however the impacts will be ...

We've published a new report examining the economic and operational implications of moving away from CO₂ stunning in the UK pig processing sector. The report, produced by Europe Economics, brings ...

Shoppers are visiting more retailers in search of the best quality meat at the best price – 88% of people do ‘main shops’ in more than one supermarket. To get them to buy in-store, clearly communicate ...

UK economic growth continues to be subdued, with persistent geopolitical uncertainty an ongoing challenge Inflation is expected to ease gradually in 2026 and interest rates are expected to continue a ...

GB milk deliveries in December totalled 1,103 million litres, up 4.8% compared to the same period in 2024. Deliveries averaged 35.6 million litres per day. GB milk volumes continue to soar above last ...

This morning, Defra released its estimates for 2025 UK cereal and oilseed production. These are the first ‘official’ numbers; AHDB published provisional UK cereal and oilseed rape production estimates ...

Rabobank’s latest pork report presents a cautious global pork market outlook heading into 2026. Despite easing feed costs due to record North American crop harvests and favourable planting conditions ...

More and more farmers are considering diversification as a way to build resilience for their farming businesses. Defra estimate that over 71% of farming businesses in England have some diversified* ...

British consumers are more positive about UK agriculture in 2025 than at any point in the last seven years, with trust in farmers and strong interest in food production both reaching new heights. The ...

Our research shows that consumer confidence is rising through the agricultural supply chain and across sectors, with farmers seen as experts who deliver on their promises. British consumers are more ...

UK feed wheat futures fell yesterday, partly due to a stronger sterling against the US dollar and the euro. The Nov-25 contract closed at £164.65/t, down £1.90/t (1.1%) from Tuesday’s close. Chicago ...

Unusual levels of yellow rust in some winter wheat varieties during 2025 have led to a major revision to disease resistance ratings, with large falls recorded for some widely grown varieties. The ...