EU farm prices dropped 1.9% in Q4 2025, led by lower milk and cereal prices, despite stable overall input costs.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, EU farm gate prices fell 1.9% year-on-year, mainly due to declines in milk and cereal prices, while input costs remained stable overall, though fertiliser prices rose and feed and energy costs fell. Price drops occurred in 15 countries, with Belgium, Lithuania, and Germany seeing the steepest declines, while 12 nations reported increases, led by Ireland, Slovenia, and Malta. Regional variations in input costs were significant, reflecting uneven economic pressures across the bloc.