Beef

Market trends shift cow slaughter patterns: Beef market update

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:36:27 GMT

Market trends shift cow slaughter patterns: Beef market update

Buitelaar calf rearing open day

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:03:34 GMT

Hear first-hand from the farm manager, the Buitelaar team, nutrition specialists and Oxbury Bank, who'll be offering insight into both technical and financial considerations of calf rearing.

Join us to:

See how calf housing design supports calf health and performance
Learn more about milk powder feeding protocols and how consistency drives performance
Gain practical insight into evidence-led rearing strategies that can be applied on farm

There will also be an opportunity for Q&As, networking and seeing systems working in real conditions.

The day will finish with lunch and refreshments.

To register your place, please call or email the details below.

Dairy beef calf registration growth and suckler decline persisted in 2025, but a slowing of trends? Beef market update

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:35:55 GMT

Dairy beef calf registration growth and suckler decline persisted in 2025, but a slowing of trends? Beef market update

Bluetongue virus impact: Calving 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:35:41 GMT

During this webinar we'll share the latest updates on the current bluetongue virus (BTV) situation and the impact on calving.

The speakers and agenda will be confirmed soon.

The webinar will close with a Q&A session and you can also submit questions in advance.

This event forms part of a series of webinars that we are running to share timely and accurate information to help you understand what the latest updates mean for the UK.

If you are unable to attend, please still register and you will be sent a recording following the event.

Further information

Bluetongue movements checker tool
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for cattle
Download the BTV vaccination cost calculator for dairy cattle
Find out more about bluetongue virus on our website or visit ruminanthw.org.uk for advice and support
If you have concerns or questions, contact the AHDB bluetongue virus helpline on: 0247 771 0386
Sign up to receive the latest information from AHDB

Red meat retail performance – 22 February 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:31:14 GMT

Red meat retail performance – 22 February 2026

What’s the outlook for Australia and New Zealand’s beef and lamb sectors and what does this mean for the UK?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:45:07 GMT

What’s the outlook for Australia and New Zealand’s beef and lamb sectors and what does this mean for the UK?

Winchester: Regional livestock health and welfare update

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:30:55 GMT

Hear the latest information on bluetongue, parasite control strategies and the support available to you via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

This event is being hosted by AHDB and Westpoint Farm Vets (Winchester)

Agenda

6:00pm Arrival and tea/coffee
6:15pm AHDB regional update
6:30pm Bluetongue latest news and an update from our Animal Health and Welfare team
7:00pm Cattle and sheep health update, including lamb parasites, BVD and support from the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway – Winchester Farm Vets
7:30pm Food and networking
8:30pm Close

This event is free to attend but please register in advance to ensure you are catered for.

Red meat retail performance - 25 January 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:40:35 GMT

Red meat retail performance - 25 January 2026

Red meat foodservice performance - 28 December 2025

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:49:20 GMT

Red meat foodservice performance - 28 December 2025

Whole farm regenerative grazing for upland livestock systems

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:44:54 GMT

A practical introduction to increasing farm resilience and productivity through regenerative grazing and ecosystem management

Together with Pasture for Life, we're delighted to invite you to join this thought-provoking workshop with industry renowned consultant Caroline Grindrod and beef and sheep farmer Nick Prince.

Agenda

In the morning, Caroline will explore why regenerative grazing works best when applied as a whole-farm system rather than a set of isolated practices.

Drawing on her experience across UK uplands, she'll cover:

Why soil, plant, animal and farm ecosystems are interlinked and why understanding these connections matters for reducing inputs and increasing productivity
The role soil biology plays in pasture health and farm viability
Principles of adaptive grazing management for hill and upland systems
Why regenerative farming requires systems thinking, not just new techniques
Building farm business resilience in the face of policy change and climate uncertainty

After lunch, Caroline will explain how she works with individual farms to apply these principles within their specific context – landscape, stock type, labour availability and business goals.

This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, it's about reading your own land and making decisions that fit your situation.

We'll then relocate to a nearby upland hill farm, kindly hosted by Yorkshire Dales beef and sheep farmer Nick Prince, where we'll see some of these ideas in practice, learn more about the farm and discuss his experiences.

Register

To attend you must register in advance.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book your place.

Final confirmation and event information will be shared before the event.

Caroline Grindrod

Caroline is a trainer, consultant and coach supporting livestock farmers to transition to regenerative agricultural systems.

She uses her 'ROOTED framework' and a whole-system design approach to help farmers work with their individual unique contexts rather than against them.

With a background in environmental conservation and hill farming in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District, Caroline has worked with farms across thousands of acres of UK uplands, from Welsh mountains to Scottish Highlands.

US prices remain elevated despite late-year correction: Beef market update

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:43:48 GMT

US prices remain elevated despite late-year correction: Beef market update

Irish beef market update and outlook for 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:42:23 GMT

Irish beef market update and outlook for 2026

Somerset: More from less – making the most of your soils

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:23:30 GMT

Join Terrafarmer and LEAF farmers Rob Addicott and Jeremy Padfield for a practical on‑farm event digging deep into soil biology.

We'll assess the opportunities and potential cost saving and efficiency improvements in the latest biological fertiliser technologies.

Agenda

10:30am Arrival and refreshments

11:00am Stratton Farms background and introduction

Rob and Jeremy will outline their 2350-acre mixed farm partnership with a focus on their 440 acres of permanent pasture, red clover and herb legume leys.

They are advocates of regular testing of nutrients and organic matter in order understand their soils and to help make their businesses more resilient and sustainable.

11:30am Terrafarmer soil biology and Stratton Farms analysis results

Terrafarmer will present the farm’s recent soil analysis results and outline a ‘What next?’ action plan, including:

Identifying opportunities from the soil data
Potential cost savings and efficiency gains from current biological fertiliser technologies
Approaches to nitrogen reduction and nutrient management
Strategies to support soil health improvement and long‑term farm productivity

12:15pm Lunch

12:45pm Farm walk and Q&A

The guided farm walk will provide an opportunity to see practical examples of the systems discussed, including:

Soil structure, biology and nutrient status in different fields
Establishment and performance of herbal leys
Discussion around nutrient cycling, water quality and grazing management
Demonstration of Tow & Fert machinery

2:00pm Event close

This event qualifies for BASIS points.

Cornwall: More from less - making the most of your soils

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:31:50 GMT

Join Terrafarmer and renowned Cornish butcher, James Kittow, for a practical on‑farm event digging deep into soil biology.

We will assess the opportunities and potential cost saving and efficiency improvements in the latest biological fertiliser technologies.

Agenda

10.30 – Arrival and refreshments

11:00 – Kilhallon Farm background and introduction

James Kittow will outline his 130‑acre suckler enterprise and butchery. He will discuss the farm’s current focus on improving productivity on a low input grass-fed system including bale grazing, herbal leys and catch crop kale.

11.30 – Terrafarmer soil biology and Kilhallon Farm analysis results

Terrafarmer will present the farm’s recent soil analysis results and outline a ‘What next?’ action plan, including:

Identifying opportunities from the soil data
Potential cost savings and efficiency gains from current biological fertiliser technologies
Approaches to nitrogen reduction and nutrient management
Strategies to support soil health improvement and long‑term farm productivity

12:15 – Lunch

12:45 – Farm walk and Q&A

The guided farm walk will provide an opportunity to see practical examples of the systems discussed, including:

Soil structure, biology and nutrient status in different fields
Establishment and performance of herbal leys and catch crops
Bale grazing sites and their impact on soil condition
Discussion around nutrient cycling, water quality and grazing management
Demonstration of Tow & Fert machinery

14:00 - Event close

This event qualifies for BASIS points

Post mortem insights with Ben Strugnell – Keeping your stock healthy

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:51:02 GMT

Join us and the NFU for a fascinating and educational evening focused on sheep and calf health, featuring veterinary pathologist Ben Strugnell.

Ben will guide us through calf post-mortem examinations and share expert insights into:

Common causes of death
The role of parasite control
Effects of respiratory disease

Whether you're a farmer, vet or livestock professional, this event offers practical knowledge to help inform on-farm decisions.

Claire White, NFU Senior Veterinary Adviser, will give an overview of the NFU's Animal Health and Welfare Team - including preparing for disease threats, biosecurity issues, Defra's new animal welfare strategy, and the animal health implications of the forthcoming 'UK-EU reset'.

Red meat retail performance – 28 December 2025

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:06:41 GMT

Red meat retail performance – 28 December 2025

Christmas 2025: Lamb wins big, turkey tumbles and convenience is king

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:47:30 GMT

Christmas 2025: Lamb wins big, turkey tumbles and convenience is king

EU medium term outlook sets expectations to 2035: Red meat market update

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:02:54 GMT

EU medium term outlook sets expectations to 2035: Red meat market update

UK cattle and sheep populations continue to contract in Defra’s June survey: Beef and lamb market update

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:08:55 GMT

UK cattle and sheep populations continue to contract in Defra’s June survey: Beef and lamb market update

Carlisle: Right start, right carcase, right market

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:54:04 GMT

You’ve done the hard work, now make every carcase count

From breeding decisions to butchery, this hands-on event will help you unlock the value hidden in every animal.

Join farmers, butchers and market experts to explore:

How to spot the right genetics for market-ready carcases
Where value is gained, or lost, on the hook
Why parasites hit more than performance… they hit price
How to match your stock to the right outlet – retail, high street or farm shop

You'll walk away with a better eye, better tools and a better understanding of how your choices shape the final product.

What to expect:

Hear it straight from the shop floor with live butchery demos
Get hands-on with live animal assessment and carcase walk-throughs
Use Farmbench to see the cost of carcase waste, parasite damage and more

Book your place today and join us along with Farmer Network and Waver Wampool Rivers Trust, for interactive discussions and the chance to ask the presenters all your questions.