25 November 2025

2024 pig cost of production in selected countries: Overview

Overall, 2024 was a positive year for pig producers in Great Britain, the European Union and internationally compared with volatility in previous years.

5 November 2025

Q3 2025 Pork cost of production

The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and net margin estimations have been published for Q3 2025.

24 October 2025

Farmbench for better margins: How do the top 15% of breeding flocks turn a profit?

New Farmbench data shows that in the 2023-24 season, the best-performing sheep farms reared heavier lambs, cut costs smartly, and cashed in big.

9 October 2025

Rising straw costs and the impact on livestock farms

At the beginning of the year we published the straw market outlook which looked at key points that may impact straw supply and pricing over 2025. At that point market conditions seemed uncertain due to ongoing cost pressures and dependency on weather influencing both production and price.

19 September 2025

Farmbench for better margins: How do the top 15% of suckler farms turn a profit?

We explore how the top 15% of herds cut costs, boost calf weights, and turn efficiency into profit.

28 August 2025

Opportunities and risks facing the English red meat sector

Explore key risks and opportunities for pork, lamb and beef now and in the future.

20 August 2025

Farmbench for better margins: What set the top 25% of suckler herds apart in 2023-24?

We explore the differences between suckler herd performance and what drives success at the top.

15 August 2025

Farmbench for better margins: Positive flock margins in 2023–24

We explore Farmbench data for the 2023-24 season to understand what has driven profits upland and lowland flocks.

14 August 2025

Cost of production anticipated to climb for 2026 crops: Grain market daily

As harvest progresses, and even comes to an end for some growers in the UK, focus is beginning to turn to next year’s crops. So, what changes can we expect in cost of production for harvest 2026?

8 August 2025

Farmbench for better margins: 2023-24 insights for SDA and Non-SDA suckler herds

We review suckler herd performance in 2023-24 against the previous season. What are the differences?

7 August 2025

Q2 2025 Pork cost of production

The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and net margin estimations have been published for Q2 2025.

2 July 2025

Q1 2025 Pork cost of production

The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and net margin estimations have been published for Q1 2025.

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