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Falling grain prices and mixed yields pile pressure on arable farmers

Latest AHDB report says while progress has been strong, declining prices may 'weigh heavily' on growers

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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The latest AHDB Harvest Report says yields have been variable across spring crops
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The latest AHDB Harvest Report says yields have been variable across spring crops

Arable farmers are facing significant financial challenges owing to the combination of lower yields and falling grain prices. The latest AHDB Harvest Report said while harvesting progress has been strong...

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