Ruth Wills
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Feed price rises point to tighter margins this winter - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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Livestock feed prices are rising heading into winter thanks to a combination of geopolitical issues, concerns over the US harvest and a shortage of forage. Tighter grain availability is putting pressure on prices as global conflicts disrupt trade flows, coming at a time when some farmers are already feeding their winter supplies. Although rain has returned, grass growth will take some time to recover. See also: Find all our market price info in one place Illustrating the firmer market, November
Milk processors respond with higher prices as supplies tighten - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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The closing days of August have seen milk price announcements from several major processors, with most pushing through increases as supplies tighten. Muller Advantage farmers will receive a 2p/litre increase from 1 October, bringing their average milk price to 37p/litre. See also: Freshways fires 6p/litre milk price rise This announcement follows ongoing assessment of market conditions, according to Richard Collins, agriculture director at Muller Milk and Ingredients. “Maintaining a competitive
Second wheats struggle in rain-affected Scots harvest - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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Harvest is wrapping up in much of the North East, with Scotland making good progress. Second wheats have struggled where first wheats have excelled, as attention turns to drilling. See also: Drought threatens sugar beet harvest prospects Some 1,500t of malting barley out of an expected 27,000t have been received into Highland Grain near Black Isle. “We only got into the bulk of the malting barley last week,” says the store’s Calum Barker. And results are promising. “Quality is really good; avera
Falling prices, higher costs squeeze egg producers - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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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 the opposite direction – leaving producers facing a new balancing act. Earlier in the year, on the back of supply shortages due to avian influenza, the industry was trying to keep pace with demand. See also: Why more efficient egg production requires vaccination rethink Defra figures show UK egg production for
Lactalis takeover puts milk prices in focus - Farmers Weekly (opens the original)
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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, analysts say. The deal, announced on Friday 14 August, will bring major brands including Cathedral City, Country Life and Wensleydale under the ownership of the French dairy giant, with completion expected by the end of March 2027, subject to regulatory approval. See also: Lactalis agrees £988m deal for Ca
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