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
Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the grain markets
Strong returns had boosted confidence, but easing prices could set back progress
British Wool said prices were at the highest levels in a decade
The rate of return on farmland has been eroded by the colossal rise in land prices, with the time to make a return on investment at least five times longer than 30 years ago
Companies developing cell-cultivated products are to be given official guidance on safety and marketing procedures
Land is still in demand in Scotland