BFREPA have called for a 40p/dozen rise to keep producers in business, warning of shortages in the months ahead if supermarkets fail to deliver
Tractor registrations are down 36 per cent on the same month last year
The largest food distributor in the US has accused four meat processing giants of working together to inflate beef prices.
Dairy farmers have seen no ‘net’ benefit to their finances from record high milk prices with input cost rises cancelling out the price increases.
Celebrations for the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha have provided a boost around the sheep rings.
Harvest has started in parts of the UK as warm weather continues
Labour shortages are already reducing dairy production and contributing to food price inflation.
Farmers have been urged to capitalise on the opportunities in the organic sector with the UK lagging behind the rest of Europe on converted area.
Profitability was the biggest challenge facing farmers, according to a new report by Hillsgreen
Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative leader but says he will continue as prime minister until the autumn