The detection of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar in the Barcelona region has prompted swift action from national and regional authorities. Freya Shuttleworth, Senior Analyst, explains how the ...

The May-26 UK feed wheat futures contract closed at £172.45/t yesterday, up £1.20/t (0.7%) from Monday’s contract low. The Nov-26 futures contract for the new crop also rose by £1.20/t, reaching ...

As Christmas approaches, demand for red meat and dairy is set to be shaped by a blend of tradition, economic caution and evolving consumer priorities. From price pressures to palate preferences, ...

GB milk deliveries in October totalled 1,100 million litres, up 6.8% compared to the same period in 2024. Daily deliveries averaged at 35.48 million litres. Production for this year’s milk season so ...

Population and economic growth driving India’s milk consumption by 3.1% per capita, per year. Milk production is also expected to see strong growth of 3.6% p.a. between 2025 and 2034 as the national ...

British consumers are more positive about UK agriculture in 2025 than at any point in the last seven years, with trust in farmers and strong interest in food production both reaching new heights. The ...

UK feed wheat futures fell yesterday, partly due to a stronger sterling against the US dollar and the euro. The Nov-25 contract closed at £164.65/t, down £1.90/t (1.1%) from Tuesday’s close. Chicago ...

UK milk production volumes have been in year-on-year growth since September 2024, up by 5% in this milk year to date alone. Alongside this, the milk solids (butterfat and protein) components of milk ...

US pig prices strengthened in mid-2025, with July carcase values up 15% year-on-year as tighter supplies lifted margins Pork production fell 4% in July as slaughter numbers and carcase weights ...

Long-term data reveals that both farmgate and retail beef prices have climbed markedly since 2020, though producers have seen the bigger lift. After May’s record high, farm prices have edged lower ...

Retail beef inflation reached 9.1% in May 2025, leading to a decline in total beef volumes of -2.5%, equating to a loss of -3,300 tonnes of beef (Worldpanel by Numerator UK, 12 w/e 18 May 2025). This ...

UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) closed £1.50/t (0.85%) up, at £178.95 Domestic feed wheat futures followed European futures on news of the tariff deal between the US and the EU The euro dollar exchange ...