Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

16 August 2021

Shaping the future with the latest Sheep Breed Survey results

The Sheep Breed Survey is so much more than a survey of sheep breeds. Successive surveys record what happened in the past, but they also explain how lamb production will change in the future.

1 September 2021

Sheep Breed Survey 2021

The Sheep Breed Survey is so much more than a survey of sheep breeds. Successive surveys record what happened in the past, but they also explain how lamb production will change in the future. Changing breeding policies in both the lowland and hill sectors are identified, indicating how the productivity and efficiency of the national flock will change – along with its carbon footprint. Breed Survey data informs the debate for those seeking to market meat based on system/breed/region, aiding the marketing of lighter carcases and guiding the development of new meat products.

29 September 2021

An introduction to Maternal Matters: managing suckler cows

The way we manage our heifers has a big impact on profitability. The AHDB ‘Maternal Matters’ campaign aims to provide information and tools for suckler producers.

28 April 2025

Maternal Matters: calving heifers

Learn how to make calving as successful as possible.

13 August 2021

Farm business: getting finance and speaking to your bank manager

Find out how to get finance for your farm business.

13 August 2021

Farm business: different types of borrowing

There are many differing types of finance available for farm businesses.

12 August 2021

Prime cattle slaughter remains low in July

Prime cattle and cow slaughter both fell in July

12 August 2021

Modest uplift for liveweight lamb prices

Previous downward pressure in the liveweight lamb trade eased off in the week ended 11 August. The weekly average GB liveweight NSL SQQ was up nearly 7p on the week at 234.0p/kg.

10 May 2024

Restructuring borrowing for your farm business

Restructuring borrowing can be used to reduce loan repayments, freeing up cash within the business.

12 August 2021

July lamb kill typical for time of year, while cull kill remains low

During July, the UK lamb kill totalled 1,084,000 head, according to Defra data. This is in line with what we were expecting, and what was included in the latest AHDB sheep market outlook.

17 December 2021

Basic farm business review

Review your farm accounts and understand your business costs, profit and cash.

9 July 2024

Understanding your finances and farm business accounts

Read our resources to help guide your farm finance plan