Contents tagged with Weekly Market Report

The financial impact of Coronavirus on dairy farmers

30 January 2024

The financial impact of Coronavirus on dairy farmers

How many dairy farmers have been affected by the loss of foodservice, and what are the financial implications?
The financial impact of COVID-19 market disruption and production reduction measures on dairy farms

30 January 2024

The financial impact of COVID-19 market disruption and production reduction measures on dairy farms

COVID-19 impact on dairy finances
Cuts to US beef processing impact wholesale beef price

14 July 2021

Cuts to US beef processing impact wholesale beef price

Wholesale beef prices have recently rallied sharply, while farmgate cattle prices have fallen further.
The dairy processing capacity constraints of lockdown

30 January 2024

The dairy processing capacity constraints of lockdown

The loss of liquid and fresh demand has an immediate impact on milk processing capability in the country.

Dairy retail uplift not enough to offset foodservice losses

30 January 2024

Dairy retail uplift not enough to offset foodservice losses

Demand for dairy products in GB is currently running around 2m litres per day lower than it was before the Covid-19 lockdown, despite higher retail sales.
Falling pork imports in South Korea

13 July 2021

Falling pork imports in South Korea

In the early months of 2020, fresh/frozen pork imports have been lower in South Korea.
Production growth slows in week ending 18 April

30 January 2024

Production growth slows in week ending 18 April

GB milk deliveries rose by 0.5% week-on-week for the week ending 18 April, which is a small lift for the time of year.
Weekly dairy market update (20-24 April)

30 January 2024

Weekly dairy market update (20-24 April)

Prices firmed slightly for spot milk and cream; butter and SMP prices continued to fall.
EU to open private storage aid scheme for beef and lamb

13 July 2021

EU to open private storage aid scheme for beef and lamb

The European Commission has proposed that Private Storage Aid (PSA) could be made available some agri-food products, including beef and sheep meat.

Lamb prices mixed, again

13 July 2021

Lamb prices mixed, again

Last week liveweight hogget prices made a small week-on-week gain, only to lose ground this week. The GB liveweight OSL SQQ slipped almost 4p during the week ending 22 April.
Irish cattle prices and throughputs fall

14 July 2021

Irish cattle prices and throughputs fall

Cattle prices have come under pressure in the UK, the situation in Ireland has been even more marked.
UK beef export volumes increase but prices under pressure in February

14 July 2021

UK beef export volumes increase but prices under pressure in February

In February, UK exports of fresh and frozen beef recorded further growth in volumes following on from those seen in January. UK beef imports showed a decline on the year in the same month.

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