Grains, oilseeds, livestock, energy and sterling — the real numbers moving UK agribusiness, refreshed through the day. UK farmgate benchmarks link straight to AHDB.
Futures & FX shown are real exchange quotes (CME/ICE via delayed feed; ECB reference rates), as of 6 Sep 2026, 12:31 London. Indicative, not for trading. UK farmgate benchmarks: see AHDB below.
UK farmgate prices are published by AHDB, the levy board and the authoritative source. We link direct rather than restate figures that move weekly.
Vogelsang has entered a “strategic joint venture” to develop slurry applicators with Slovenian agricultural machinery manufacturer BeTEC. As part of the agreement between the […]
John Deere has shown off its new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant called JD that aims to simplify data processing on farms. The American company is updating its ‘John […]
Jeremy Clarkson has said that a number of sheep have been taken from his farm, Diddly Squat. The alleged theft is believed to have taken place on Tuesday night (September 2) on […]
The amount of phosphorus (P) finishing pigs require in their diets to maintain productivity is the subject of research underway in Northern Ireland. The trials are assessing if […]
Research is confirming that sheep play a key role in helping to maximise the resource represented by hill farming systems. This includes the grazing of blanket bogs at specific […]
Two HGV trailers carrying £115,000 worth of Guinness in over 800 barrels have been stolen in England. Police in Cheshire are investigating the theft of the two trailers, which […]
The Briefing leads with the numbers — grains, livestock and sterling — before 06:30.
Futures are CME (CBOT grains, livestock) and ICE (Brent) settlement/last prices on a delayed feed. Currency is the European Central Bank daily reference rate. Figures are indicative and must not be used for trading. UK farmgate prices are published by AHDB and linked direct.