Deadweight beef prices began 2024 very strongly, although they have slipped over the past few weeks. However, the buoyant liveweight trade suggests that beef's bull run is not over just yet
Auctioneers said farmers had been 'delighted' with the prices achieved
However, the organic price will increase in the UK by 1.34ppl
Major dairies have increased milk prices in March and April
Spending patterns were changing due to the squeeze on incomes
Lamb market seeing 'incredible strength' as the industry enters key purchasing period
The dairy has also confirmed its member premium for the year beginning April 1 2024
Arla was expecting a strong first half of 2024, but it was difficult to see what lies further ahead in a volatile market
Fertiliser prices spiralled ahead of and following the invasion, hitting unprecedented highs in summer 2022
With wheat prices at their lowest level since October 2020, growers might be reluctant to sell, but values could stay low until after the harvest