THE implications of future trade policy scenarios for UK farming and horticulture are examined in the latest edition of Horizon published by AHDB.
The report explores how trade deals with the EU and the rest of the world following Brexit may impact UK agriculture and horticulture on a sector-by-sector basis.
It profiles each sector's current trading position in the global market and highlights the opportunities and threats associated with various potential terms of trade.
AHDB's Stephen Howarth, who co-authored the report, said: "The sustainability and viability of food production businesses in the UK are underpinned by its relationship with the rest of the world.
"But the balance of imports and exports, as well as our level of self-sufficiency, vary widely from sector to sector. We've taken a hard look at where differences are and how they could be turned into an opportunity in future.
"This will help farm businesses and their supply chains anticipate the impacts of trade policy better as Brexit negotiations unfold and plan accordingly."
The report, which as available on the AHDB website, covers dairy, beef, lamb, pork, cereals and oilseeds, potatoes and horticulture.
Market report
United Auctions sold 720 store heifers at Stirling on Wednesday to a top of 241p per kg and an average of 201.5p (-2.5p on the week), while 1604 store, beef-bred bullocks peaked at 315.9p and levelled at 206.7p (+0.6p). Seventy-five store, B&W bullocks sold to 143.1p and averaged 130.2p (-9.5p).
In the rough ring 136 beef cows sold to £1530 per head and 167.7p per kg to average 116.6p (-2.6p), while 17 dairy cows peaked at £795 and 111p to level at 91.6p (+6p).
C&D Auction Marts Ltd sold 21 prime heifers in Dumfries on Wednesday to a top of 229p and an average of 195.1p.
There were 65 OTM cattle presented in the rough ring when beef cows sold to £1162.50 and 186p to average 108.3p, while dairy cows peaked at £796.80 and 102p to level at 75.9p. The firm also sold 1304 prime lambs to a top of £88 per head and 196p per kg to average 165.5p (+0.5p).
A nice show of 614 cast sheep saw heavy ewes sell to £76.50 for Texels and average £55.59 (-£9.76), while light ewes peaked at £65.50 for Cheviots and levelled at £39.39 (-£1.68).
Messrs Craig Wilson Ltd sold 1297 prime lambs in Newton Stewart on Wednesday to a top of £86 and 186.7p to average 164.1p (+4p).
There were also 503 cast sheep forward that were cheaper on the week with ewes selling to £86 for Texels and £74 for Blackfaces.
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