Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

21 July 2026

Open Your Gate

Our campaign with LEAF aims to create one million on-farm learning experiences for children by 2031.

24 July 2026

EU restrictions on Brazilian beef exports: what could it mean for the UK market?

The European Union (EU) has formally adopted measures that will remove Brazil from the list of approved exporters for a number of animal products, including beef and poultry, from 3 September 2026. The decision is linked to antimicrobial use in livestock production rather than animal disease or animal health concerns.

3 September 2026

Lamb handling assessment points for slaughter

Typically, five key points are used to assess the finish and fat class of lambs.

3 September 2026

Selecting lambs for slaughter

Weight and appearance can give you a good indication of whether an animal is ready for market, but the best way to make an accurate assessment is to handle the animal and check its condition in person.

3 September 2026

How to use a kill sheet from an abattoir

Abattoir kill sheets provide valuable information on production efficiency, animal health and profitability.

3 September 2026

Fat and conformation comparisons for lamb carcases

Find out how fat and conformation vary with classification.

28 September 2026

EUROP grid for lamb

Find out how the EUROP grid is used and what the scores mean.

21 July 2026

Red meat foodservice performance - 14 June 2026

Updated performance for beef, pork and lamb in the out of home market, updated quarterly

3 September 2026

Carcase classification for lamb

Most meat buyers are looking for animals that classify as R3L – find out how the S(EUROP) grid is used to classify lambs.

15 September 2026

Understanding lamb deadweight and liveweight pricing

Understanding lamb prices can help you compare market returns and make informed selling decisions.

22 July 2026

AHDB and LEAF launch drive to inspire the next generation through on-farm experiences

The Open Your Gate campaign supports farmers to deliver one million on-farm experiences for children and young people by 2031.

16 July 2026

New guidance to make sense of soil health indicators

Looking at how monitoring soil health more frequently within the rotation can support management decisions.