Incomes have barely improved in real terms since the 1970s
Livestock and dairy farmers were looking at a brighter year than those in the arable sector
Agriculture fared better in 2024 than other commodities
It comes as part of a higher-than-expected jump in inflation during the year
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's head of livestock sales and markets Angela Calvert reflects on the sustained upward trend in beef prices
²ÝÁñÉçÇø have seen strong prime beef prices at auction marts of late, but will the trend continue?
²ÝÁñÉçÇø with wool still on-farm have been urged to send it, with strong demand seen at British Wool auctions
Producers say they are being excluded from British gains
CNH, owners of the Case IH and New Holland brands, reported a 23% reduction in net sales of agricultural machinery for 2024