Beef & Lamb

Latest research on ewe longevity and Challenge Sheep project data

11 May 2022

Latest research on ewe longevity and Challenge Sheep project data

Promoting ewe longevity has been a key focus for AHDB’s Challenge Sheep project, which aims to further understand influences on ewe lifetime performance and best practice for managing replacement ewes.

Vegetarian and vegan dish recovery slow

2 January 2024

Vegetarian and vegan dish recovery slow

Vegetarian dishes remain the smallest proportion of menus with only 9% share of main meals

Top breeding boosts profit and productivity in commercial lambs

10 May 2022

Top breeding boosts profit and productivity in commercial lambs

RamCompare’s year six results demonstrate how rams with key breeding traits can optimise flock profitability.

Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates – what does this mean for our industry?

5 March 2025

Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates – what does this mean for our industry?

Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates – what does this mean for our industry?

Liveweight lamb prices ease

5 May 2022

Liveweight lamb prices ease

The liveweight OSL SQQ averaged 271.1p/kg, down nearly 8p from the previous week.

Working with partners to maximise use of organic materials

5 May 2022

Working with partners to maximise use of organic materials

The requirements for organic manure use on grassland and tillage land under the Farming Rules for Water have been clarified by new statutory guidance.

Young bulls: slaughter trends and future supplies?

5 May 2022

Young bulls: slaughter trends and future supplies?

We take a look at recent trends in young bull production, and what future supplies might look like.

Shrinkflation – The Consumer View

2 January 2024

Shrinkflation – The Consumer View

80% of UK shoppers have noticed shrinkflation happening in retail in the last 12 months

UK January beef outlook review

2 January 2025

UK January beef outlook review

Three months on, we take another look at our January beef market outlook.

Cattle prices move on up

4 May 2022

Cattle prices move on up

Demand for manufacturing beef continues to be reported as strong

January UK sheep outlook - review

4 May 2022

January UK sheep outlook - review

In January we published an outlook for the UK sheep sector. Let’s now take another look at it.

Your sector council – your voice

3 May 2022

Your sector council – your voice

A new blog by AHDB’s Director for Engagement, Will Jackson.

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