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In week ended 5th January, the deadweight prime cattle average price levelled on the week at 365.0p/kg. read more

As domestic lamb continues to compete with increased volumes of cheaper imports and demand remains subdued, DW lamb prices eased in week ended 5th January. read more

World prices eased back towards the end of 2012 although remained at levels comparable to the same period in 2011. read more

Having shot to record levels during September and October, GB finished pig prices continued to rise in November and early December, albeit more slowly. read more

The GB weekly average price rose by £4.63/t to £227.93/t and the free-buy average fell by £4.45/t to £330.74/t. read more

Mid-January saw the release of much-anticipated information from the USDA in the form of world supply and demand estimates, US winter wheat plantings, final 2012 production estimates and quarterly stocks. read more

The USDA data set a bearish tone for oilseed markets with upward revisions to US and Brazilian crops. read more

UK malting barley export prices are at €245/t FOB (spring, South Coast) w/e 11th April. read more

The latest National Statistics produced by Defra on the activity of UK hatcheries and poultry slaughterhouses. read more

USDA’s latest quarterly stocks report, released on 28th September, estimated US maize stocks (at 1st September) at 25.1m t, down 12% on the same point in 2011 and the lowest since 2004. read more

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PAPERS

More than 100 jobs could be created in Warminster if plans to build a biogas plant in the town get the final stamp of approval. Property developer Malaby Martin Ltd wants to use biogas technology as part of a bid to redevelop redundant buildings on a three-acre site at Bore Hill Farm in Deverill Road, close to the A36 bypass. The firm’s plan to replace old farm buildings with new business units, which will be powered by renewable heat and electricity generated on site by a newly-built biogas plant, was approved by Wiltshire Council in July subject to some adjustments to landscaping being made. Thomas Minter, who is a co-director at Bradford on Avon firm Malaby Martin with brother Toby, is confident the minor material amendment application will be approved. He said: “When we got consent for the original proposals we were given feedback from the planning authorities. There are some tweaks and changes we have to make regarding the visual impact of the plant. For example, we propose to reduce the level of the ground around tanks to reduce their bulky appearance. As soon as permission is granted ground work will start. We will then make a start on the retaining walls and tanks over the summer.” The plant, which will take nine to 12 months to build, turns waste into electricity. It would produce enough energy to power 1,000 homes, and any surplus electricity would be sold to the National Grid.

Germany’s agriculture minister last night vowed tough legal action against those responsible for contaminating livestock feed with dioxin-laced fat that has led to many products being removed from shelves in UK supermarkets. The scandal has prompted German farm closures and import bans on some products. The case, which appears to be an intentional wrongdoing “with alarming unscrupulousness”, needs to be thoroughly investigated, Ilse Aigner said. German investigators have found excessive levels of cancer-causing dioxin in eggs and some chicken meat. British supermarkets removed products from their shelves after it was confirmed that eggs contaminated with dioxins had been used in their cakes and quiches. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said supermarkets had already sold most of the affected food, which had a short shelf life and had probably been eaten. Stores that have now withdrawn items include Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. The FSA has advised retailers to clear any remaining affected products, but stressed that consumers do not face any health risks as mixing the eggs would have diluted the levels of dioxins.