Free-range egg farmers were calling for supermarkets to look to the dairy sector for answers as the average producer loses 29p for every dozen eggs they sell.
Production has dropped in Western Europe following this year’s drought
Major buyers have announced more increases, or at least holds, in November, but it might be a different story come the New Year
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should honour the commitment he made in the summer to set targets for food security, NFU president Minette Batters said at this week’s Institute of Agricultural Management’s annual conference.
Russia suspended its support for grain exports through the Black Sea causing grain prices to rise this week
Domestic and global factors have combined to put pressure on grain prices, but there is still no sign of a significant drop in values.
Input costs have risen at record levels over the last year, far outstripping the increase in commodity prices for most farmers.
No let up in high fertiliser prices can be expected this year or next, as growers around the world compete for depleted supplies.
Weeks of economic turmoil may mean that the UK has a deeper recession next year than previously predicted, according to new analysis from Goldman Sachs.
As milk prices appear to be nearing their peak, Cedric Porter takes a look at what might be next for dairy markets.