Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

14 July 2021

UK beef arrives in the US

The first British beef has arrived on US soil in 24 years to be showcased to influencers and buyers.

13 July 2021

Liveweight lamb prices lift again

In the week ending 14 October, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 201.19p/kg, up by 4p on the previous week.

14 July 2021

September UK cattle throughput up on previous month, but still behind on last year’s level

Defra estimates for cattle throughput in the UK was down during September year-on-year. UK prime cattle slaughter totalled 168,700 head, a decrease of 3.2% on September 2019.

14 July 2021

Deadweight cattle prices stabilise, despite pandemic pressure

For the week ending 10 October, the GB all prime average remained fairly stable week-on-week averaging 367.4p/kg, down just 0.1p on the previous week.

14 July 2021

Uncertainty shrouds EU beef outlook

EU27 beef production could decline by 1.4% in 2020, according to the European Commission.

13 October 2020

Britain’s sheep producers are being encouraged to fill out national breed survey

Sheep producers in Britain are being urged to fill in the national Sheep Breed Survey, which is an important reference point for researchers, funders and policy makers.

11 November 2020

UK Internal Market Bill – here’s what you need to know

The UK Internal Market Bill had its first reading on 30 September in the House of Commons. The second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is scheduled for 19 October.

13 October 2020

Field management when outwintering livestock

If not managed correctly, outwintering livestock can result in soil damage and nutrient loss. Dr Debbie McConnell discusses the importance of grazing strategy and infrastructure during the outwintering period to minimise any risk of soil damage.

13 July 2021

Drought shrinks NZ flock and lamb crop

The national flock shrank by 2% in the year to 30 June, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

14 July 2021

Heifers account for largest proportion of prime slaughter on record

In the last two years, we have seen the heifer slaughter proportion increase.

13 July 2021

Finished lambs drop back, but still remain up on last year

In the week ending 7 October, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 196.96p/kg, down 0.85p on the previous week.

11 March 2025

Biosecurity

A set of practical measures you can take to prevent and limit the spread of infectious diseases on your farm.