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27 November 2025
Global sheep meat markets remain subdued as Australia and New Zealand enter a phase of flock rebuilding, sustaining historically high prices across these key export regions.
7 November 2025
Average prices for store lambs in England & Wales (E&W) have been tracking above last year’s levels since mid-September but it is a different story for throughputs.
31 October 2025
The latest edition of Ruminant News for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download.
24 October 2025
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.
15 October 2025
Sheep meat production has fallen year-on-year in key European countries but what is the story for price and trade?
4 September 2025
Defra’s annual June livestock survey reveals that sheep and cattle populations in England have continued to contract, with both now standing at their lowest levels since records began.
29 August 2025
Using the first six months of UK beef and lamb trade data, this article recaps UK exports during this period and monitors imports of beef and lamb and their origins.
16 September 2025
As the store sheep season ramps up, in this article looks at the throughput of store lambs so far this year and their prices in relation to the liveweight and deadweight finished market.
28 August 2025
Finished lamb prices in both Australia and New Zealand have crept up in recent months. This article explores the supply and trade dynamics behind these prices and what they could mean for the UK.
22 August 2025
The latest production data published by Defra for July 2025 recorded UK beef production at 70,800 tonnes
18 July 2025
Defra’s latest figures show UK beef production remains subdued, while lamb output continues to outpace last year’s levels. Tight cattle supplies and the seasonal shift to new season lambs are key influences shaping June’s red meat output.
1 July 2025
UK beef production for May rose by 2% on April, but was down 4% vs May 2024. Clean sheep slaughter dropped on the month, following strong slaughter in the run up to Easter.