Trends and Prices: NZ/EU FTA poses little threat to UK sheep farmers

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The FTA is unlikely to affect UK sheep exports to the continent Ref:RH100723049 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

NZ/EU FTA poses little threat to UK sheep farmers – new report

New report suggests UK exports unlikely threatened by NZ/EU FTA.

Finished beef cattle prices vary hugely depending on breed, spec, and numbers available

Huge variation in deadweight beef cattle prices at abattoirs

Deadweight beef cattle prices fluctuate with Irish production decline expected.

Cereal yields are expected to be well down on the year due to the wet winter and spring

Cereal yields expected to be well down on the year due to the wet winter and spring

Unprecedented wet weather in the UK has led to a reduction in this year’s production of wheat, barley, oats, and oilseed rape by an estimated 4 million tonnes.

Demand for dairy is expected to improve in the second half of the year

A gradual rise in ex-farm milk prices is bolstering prospects for enhanced margins later this year, alongside heightened demand for dairy products.

Finished beef prices are slowly heading north again

Prime beef cattle prices set to improve with better weather

Beef cattle finishers can breathe a sigh of relief as deadweight values slowly, but surely, nudge north again

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