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NFU warns sugar sector 'uniquely exposed' to global market shocks
Sugar beet growers are warning of a deepening financial squeeze as rising fuel and fertiliser costs collide with weak global sugar prices and growing…
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NFU warns tariff cuts send 'worrying signal' for British farming
Government plans to suspend tariffs on a range of imported food products have triggered fresh concern from farming leaders, who warn the move risks…
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AHDB to shut down Farmbench as levy pressures mount
AHDB is to close its Farmbench benchmarking tool after falling levy income and mounting financial pressure forced the organisation to make what it…
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Bank of England flags agriculture as sector under financial stress
Agriculture has been flagged by the Bank of England as a sector facing “elevated financial stress” as rising fuel, fertiliser and energy costs linked…
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Agflation surges to 8.4% as fears grow over farm cost crisis
Agricultural input inflation has surged to 8.4%, intensifying pressure on UK farmers as new analysis from Andersons warns a potential “cost of…
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British wool prices hit highest level in a decade
British wool prices have hit their highest level in a decade, delivering a major boost for sheep farmers after years of weak returns and difficult…
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Growers urged to rethink break crops as linseed prices top £500/t
Mounting pressure on oilseed rape profitability is driving renewed interest in winter linseed, as growers battle rising input costs, volatile margins…
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Farm contracting costs rise as fuel and labour pressures bite
Farm contracting costs are rising across the UK as operators face mounting pressure from inflation, labour and volatile fuel prices, new figures…
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Arla raises milk price while Muller and First Milk stand firm
Dairy markets are beginning to steady — but UK farmers are facing a widening split as milk prices head in different directions. Arla has increased…
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Rising costs push UK food prices towards 50% surge by 2026
UK food prices are on track to surge 50% by late 2026, piling further pressure on household budgets as energy shocks and climate pressures continue…
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