Beef & Lamb
22 June 2021
Ram breeding provides the genetics to increase the productivity of your customer’s flock. Performance recording means you can select and market the sheep with the most profitable genetics. Recording crossbred rams uses the same process as a pedigree flock, but you should consider hybrid vigour, ram and progeny uniformity and comparison of sheep.
22 July 2021
A simple look at the extent to which new agri-environment payments could fill the gap left by removal of direct payments.
30 June 2021
The UK has recently agreed a Free Trade Agreement with Australia, which will increase market access to the UK for Australian sheep meat.
6 January 2025
Steve shares his thought on the loss of direct payments and what action to take
13 July 2021
Finished GB lamb prices eased again in the latest week. In the week ending 16 June, the liveweight GB NSL SQQ dropped below the 300p/kg mark for the first time since March
14 July 2021
The UK exported 7,100 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef in April, 16% lower year-on-year according to HMRC data
14 July 2021
The UK has recently agreed a Free Trade Agreement with Australia, which among other things will increase market access to the UK for Australian beef.
13 July 2021
Total UK sheepmeat exports amounted to 5,250 tonnes during April, with exports to the EU accounting for 87% of this. Total exports were down by 18% (1,100 tonnes) compared to year earlier levels, and down by 14% (860 tonnes) on the previous month.
14 July 2021
In the week ending 12 June, GB deadweight prime cattle prices continued to ease, while cull cows showed further strength.
27 February 2024
Assessing and reducing pasture risk is a key element of a successful worm management plan.
13 July 2021
There are signs that the rise in import demand is beginning to slow.
27 February 2024
Guide to the key elements of a successful worm control plan.
