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New reseatch reveals farmers are taking a cautious approach to buying fuel and fertiliser

Thousands of out-of-contract pigs are set to hit the market in autumn

The number of prime sheep and lambs slaughtered for meat dropped in August

The PotatoEurope exhibition heard there was no expectation that the lack of potatoes this season would lead to a jump in planting next year, with contract prices for the 2026/27 season down by 20% in many cases

The exceptional summer heat and lack of rain have dominated headlines in the UK, but what about the global food supply picture?

High retail prices have hit demand for beef this year, but the market has stabilised with some signs of an increase in farmgate prices

There are fears that some potatoes could soon be at a point of no return

The early crop has meant there has been plenty of time to combine, bale and move straw, but the relatively small crop will inevitably put upward pressure on prices

Making any agricultural system pay is the top priority for farmers, and it is especially challenging now. Were there any answers at Groundswell?

The top fruit industry which could grow by 50% over the next ten years is being held back by a lack of government joined up thinking