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20 December 2024
Global sheep meat production in 2024 has experienced notable shifts, driven by changing flock sizes and evolving demand from major markets. We explore the factors shaping sheep meat trade across key regions in 2024 and assess what trends are likely to emerge in 2025.
4 November 2024
SFI uptake data published in May quelled fears that large amounts of productive land are being entered into the scheme. Defra has since released further information on SFI uptake which reveals higher SFI uptake but no major shifts.
14 October 2024
As we approach the first budget of the newly elected government, we examine how farming costs have changed in line with inflation and what this means for the agricultural budget in real terms going forward.
2 August 2024
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest quarterly outlook for global red meat production and trade. Global beef production for 2024 is forecast to reach 60.7 million tonnes, 1.3% above 2023 levels.
11 July 2024
Defra has released further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) today (21 May 2024), revealing an 'expanded and improved offer'.
21 May 2024
Despite some unease regarding the amount of farming land entered into the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), recent SFI uptake statistics suggest that this should not be a big concern.
4 March 2024
The final stage of the Welsh Government’s consultation regarding the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) is due to close on 07 March 2023. The proposal details the scope of the SFS, the actions involved, and how SFS payments will affect payments from the Basic Payment Scheme.
24 April 2024
Will it really pay to take farmland out of production and capitalise on high paying agri-environment actions? We consider the various considerations and implications at play.
25 October 2023
A round up of the lamb markets for September 2023.
21 September 2023
A round up of the lamb markets for August 2023.