Agri-Business
Global report: Farmers challenged by weather and input costs
New insights into the global agricultural sector have been revealed in a report commissioned by McKinsey & Company, which demonstrate...
Input costs
N.Ireland
Number of farmers in NI now seeking overdraft increases
An Northern Ireland agricultural accountant has confirmed that significant numbers of farmers in NI are seeking overdraft increases from their...
Agri-Business
Farmers faced 'unprecedented challenges' in 2023 - NFU president
The president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Minette Batters, said 2023 cannot be reflected upon without considering the “unprecedented...
Other
'Historically high' food inflation due to rising agri input costs - CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that the continued “historically high” levels of food price inflation is due...
Agri-Business
Dairy farm profits will drop rapidly and farmers must prepare - Old Mill
Accountancy and financial planner Old Mill has predicted dairy farm profits to drop rapidly in the coming year, and has...
Agri-Business
‘Relentless pressure’ from processors is unacceptable – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the “relentless pressure” put on farmers from processors over the last number of...
Rural Life
High production costs leading to poor mental health - survey
The rising cost of production has contributed to the poor mental health of farmers and food producers, according to a...
Agri-Business
Competition watchdog to study link between input costs and high food prices
The UK competition watchdog plans to gather evidence from suppliers and retailers as part of its work to assess how...
Agri-Business
Agricultural input prices remain 'historically high'
The rate of inflation in prices paid for goods and services has eased since peaking in the autumn, according to...
N.Ireland
Falling prices are leaving sheep sector under pressure – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that falling sheep prices are leaving the sector under immense pressure and that...
Agri-Business
Deadline for NFUS intentions survey is fast approaching
The National Farmers’ Union Scotland’s (NFUS‘) latest intentions survey for farmers and crofters will close on Tuesday (January 10). The...
Other
NFUS launches survey to guage impact of rising input costs
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has today (Wednesday, December 14) launched a survey to gauge the impact of...
N.Ireland
Community-led solutions to tackle global food and climate crisis
Amid skyrocketing costs for fertiliser and other inputs globally, farmers worldwide have developed community-led solutions to counter the rising threats...
N.Ireland
Survey launched to assess the impact of rising input costs on NI farms
Following on from its farmer survey in the spring in which over 800 farmers participated, AgriSearch has launched an autumn...
Agri-Business
UK research shows cost-of-farming squeeze now facing farmers
The Andersons Centre has confirmed a cost-of-farming squeeze is now a reality within the UK market. The company’s ‘AgFlation’ figures...
N.Ireland
Farmers advised to buy inputs now as further cost increases expected
The head of agri-procurement at a UK-based farmers co-operative has advised farmers that now is the time to secure their...
Agri-Business
‘Agflation’ now stands at 25.3%
The latest assessments from the Andersons Centre show that ‘Agflation’ now stands at 25.3%, with no weakening of this figure...
Agri-Business
Despite 'exceedingly good' year price rises expected - Premier Foods
Despite reporting a trading profit in excess of its forecast, Premier Foods, the company that produces Mr. Kipling confectionary and...
