51AVÊÓÆµ

Soaring energy costs pile pressure on supply chain, says NFU

Union writes to Ofgem demanding a rethink on standard charges for business

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
High energy prices are placing too much pressure on farm businessess
Image:

High energy prices are placing too much pressure on farm businessess

Spiralling energy costs and standing charges on non-domestic electricity bills are adding huge inflationary pressures in the supply chain, the NFU has warned, with these hikes posing an existential threat...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on 51AVÊÓÆµBusiness

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Muller and Arla announce price rises

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Muller and Arla announce price rises

Keeping an eye on the latest trends in the dairy markets

Farmers Guardian
clock 31 July 2026 • 50 min read
Opinion: What a fantastic day shining the light on farming for #Farm24

Opinion: What a fantastic day shining the light on farming for #Farm24

Deputy editor Alex Black looks back at the day

Alex Black
clock 31 July 2026 • 1 min read
Farmers face uncertainty after APHA confirms bTB compensation error

Farmers face uncertainty after APHA confirms bTB compensation error

An internal audit was looking at bTB compensation paid out to farmers in the last six years

Rachael Brown
clock 31 July 2026 • 2 min read