Charlie Reeve

Breeding ewes are likely to be a flying trade at sales this summer with tight supplies, strong cull ewe prices, and finished lambs above £8kg deadweight, all adding support to the market.

Farming groups are calling on government to ensure farm businesses are able to access enough water to be able to produce food in extremely dry conditions.

Farming groups are putting pressure on government to impose restrictions on beef imports from Brazil, similar to new measures introduced by the European Union (EU).

Farm businesses in England have been hurrying to apply for the first round of the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), with over three quarters of funding being allocated in the first two weeks of the application window opening.

Growers are being advised to maximise their output from winter wheat crops, with industry figures showing it remains the most profitable crop being grown on farm.

July 31, 2026 Discover more Britain Travel Packages Eastern Europeans Environment Policy Analysis 31st July 2026

DEFRA’s Capital Grant funding has once again proved exceptionally popular with a quarter of funding already allocated just hours after the scheme opened.

DEFRA’s Capital Grant funding has once again proved exceptionally popular, with half of funding already allocated within 24 hours of the scheme opening.

Major dairy processors Arla and Muller have both confirmed increases in the prices they pay dairy producers for supplying milk.

Major tractor manufacturer CNH Industrial announced $4.8 billion (£3.6 billion) in consolidated revenue in the three months ending 30th June 2026.