Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

23 April 2025

Horizon blog: More guidance released on the Sustainable Farming Incentive

Defra have announced a package of support for farmers ahead of the coming growing season which includes further guidance on the Sustainable Farming Incentive.

28 March 2022

We Eat Balanced campaign proves a hit with young consumers

A staggering 90 per cent of consumers said our TV advert communicated that meat and dairy can be part of a balanced diet.

4 February 2025

Blog: AHDB’s marketing adds value to the sectors

Find out how our marketing activity adds value to the red meat and dairy sectors

30 October 2023

Assessing the impact of the Sustainable Farming Incentive on farm businesses

Find out if the Sustainable Farming Incentive is for you.

14 February 2025

The likely impact of inflationary pressure on British meat and dairy sales

As the cost of living dramatically increases and consumers feel a degree of financial pressure not experienced since the 2008 financial crisis, we explore what are the causes of this, what is the effect on consumer behaviour and what will be the likely outcomes for meat and dairy sales.

25 March 2022

The National Maternal Breeding Evaluation

Ewe breeding flocks have been involved in weight recording programmes for over 50 years. The reasons breeders were interested in flock recording back then are the same today. Breeders need an unbiased way to find those rams and ewes in the flock with the best genetic potential.

24 March 2022

Small uptick in lamb prices amongst plentiful supplies

Liveweight lamb prices picked up in the week ending 23 March. The OSL SQQ stood at 262.08p/kg, up nearly 3p from the week before.

3 February 2025

Horizon blog: Talks commence on UK-Canada free trade deal

The UK and Canada have launched negotiations on a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Ottawa

24 March 2022

Higher Irish livestock population in December

The total number of cattle, sheep and pigs in Ireland all increased year-on-year, according to the latest survey.

24 March 2022

English breeding flock contracts

According to the Defra December census the number of breeding ewes in England on 1 December 2021 contracted 1% on year earlier levels, to 6.4 million head.

24 March 2022

EU sheep meat production ticks up in 2021

EU sheep meat production last year totalled 468,000 tonnes, 1% more than in 2020, according to the European Commission. Compared to the five-year average, production was down 1%.

23 March 2022

Cattle prices continue to rally strongly

GB prime cattle prices increased by nearly 6p to 416.4p/kg