Beef & Lamb

Cattle supplies constrict UK beef production in August

11 January 2022

Cattle supplies constrict UK beef production in August

UK beef production fell 2% year-on-year in August to 73,200 tonnes.

GB cattle prices slip

15 September 2021

GB cattle prices slip

Prime cattle prices have recorded marginal declines in the latest week. During the week ending 11 September the GB all prime average cattle price slipped 0.8p.

AHDB virtual event to target key overseas markets

15 September 2021

AHDB virtual event to target key overseas markets

A virtual showcase of UK red meat is being held next week targeting three key export markets – including Mexico which has opened its doors to British pork for the first time.

Lamb production down again

14 September 2021

Lamb production down again

During August, UK sheep meat production once again declined sharply on the year, according to the latest Defra data. Production for the month totalled 22,800 tonnes, down 16% (4,500 tonnes).

AHDB's £3.5m We Eat Balanced campaign returns

14 September 2021

AHDB's £3.5m We Eat Balanced campaign returns

Our successful We Eat Balanced consumer campaign returns this month, as new research shows farmers are getting better at telling the story about the food they produce.

Red meat from the UK showcased in China

13 September 2021

Red meat from the UK showcased in China

Valuable export opportunities for the UK’s red meat sector will be explored at the annual China International Meat Industry Exhibition this week.

An analysis of the learning styles preferences of UK farmers, growers and industry stakeholders

13 September 2021

An analysis of the learning styles preferences of UK farmers, growers and industry stakeholders

An analysis of the learning styles preferences of UK farmers, growers and industry stakeholders

Using root cause analysis to identify issues

13 November 2023

Using root cause analysis to identify issues

Find out how you can use root cause analysis to identify the root cause of issues in your business

What does China banning Brazilian beef mean for the global beef and pork markets?

9 September 2021

What does China banning Brazilian beef mean for the global beef and pork markets?

This week Brazil banned exports of beef to China due to two atypical cases of BSE. As yet, it is unknown how long the restrictions will last; it will be for China to lift the ban, not Brazil. It could be a few weeks as it was in 2019, or perhaps longer.

Lamb prices slip into September

9 September 2021

Lamb prices slip into September

Liveweight prices have been under pressure this week, with the GB liveweight NSL SQQ falling 4.25p to 232.89p/kg in the week ended 8 September.

Developing Grass Expertise programme 2021-2022

9 September 2021

Developing Grass Expertise programme 2021-2022

The 2021-22 DGE programme aims to recruit anyone looking to develop their knowledge, skills and competence to produce and utilise grazed grass and silage to help support levy payers.

GB prime cattle prices creep up again

11 January 2022

GB prime cattle prices creep up again

The GB all-prime average deadweight cattle price rose by 0.5p to 410.4p/kg in the week ending 4 Sep

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