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British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

Despite the drop in cow numbers, British milk deliveries are hitting record highs.

NEWS 8 March 2026

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

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Grain Trends: oil price rises and freight increases

Grain Trends: oil price rises and freight increases

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Quality assurance has higher market value

Quality assurance has higher market value

NEWS 1 March 2026

Grain Trends: markets slightly more positive

Grain Trends: markets slightly more positive

Grain Trends: markets slightly more positive

MARKETS 25 February 2026

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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 11 February 2026

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Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 23 December 2025

British lamb prices slip 25p/kg

British lamb prices slip 25p/kg

The AHDB reports that subdued demand in domestic and export markets is weakening farmgate returns.

MARKETS 23 December 2025

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

With with the overall kill falling by around 210,000 head in 2025, are further changes likely in beef slaughtering and processing.

DEALER 23 December 2025

Health trends offer potential for new growth

Health trends offer potential for new growth

UK livestock and dairy are seeing renewed interest as families choose healthier, simpler meals.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

Key role for cover crops on NI farms

Key role for cover crops on NI farms

David Wright reports from the second AHDB monitor farm meeting of the season, held in Co Armagh.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Production is forecast to continue to decline in several important sheep producing areas including the UK, continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand

MARKETS 23 December 2025

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

As markets wind up for the year, they look to be continuing their downward trend and oilseed rape is at some of its lowest prices of the year.

NEWS 23 December 2025

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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