Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

13 July 2021

UK sheep meat production takes a dive during April

Production took a sharp decline during April to just 21,000 tonnes cwe. UK lamb kill declined 21% (227,800 head) year-on-year, to 835,900 head.

14 July 2021

Lower throughputs weigh on April beef production

UK beef and veal production in April 2020 fell 3% on the year to 68,800 tonnes, according to Defra statistics.

13 July 2021

Continued strength in live sheep prices, while deadweight softens

Liveweight sheep prices gained again in the week ending 13 May

3 June 2020

Farming today - how are you coping?

This mental health themed webinar will aim to help understand how you can take control of your stress and not add to it unwittingly. While difficult circumstances such as coronavirus, extreme weather, market volatility, peer pressure and parental expectations are often beyond our influence, much of our stress is actually within our own control.

14 July 2021

Lack of rainfall holds back grass growth in some regions

After a sluggish start to the growing season, grass growth has since been more positive.

14 July 2021

Cow prices rise, with a mixed movements for prime prices

During the week ending 9 May, the GB deadweight all prime average increased 0.4p, to £3.24/kg. Economic uncertainty will continue to influence the finished cattle market. This week the government made several announcements, bringing some clarity to working arrangements.

30 January 2024

How has COVID-19 affected input prices?

We take a look at how COVID-19 has affected key input markets.

13 May 2020

Drilling clover into perennial ryegrass swards

Dairy consultant Andre Van Barneveld, from Graise Consultancy, gives tips on how to successfully incorporate clover into a perennial ryegrass sward.

13 May 2020

Silage in dry soil moisture: when to cut – high or low?

Dairy consultant Andre Van Barneveld, from Graise Consultancy, gives advice on optimal cutting dates for top quality silage and to encourage re-growth.

5 March 2025

Coronavirus: dealing with staffing issues

How to keep your employees health and motivated during the coronavirus period.

13 May 2020

RamCompare - Identifying sires with high genetic potential to influence productivity

Fourth-year results of the RamCompare project reveal how sires with key breeding traits can drive productivity and optimal new sire purchases.

12 May 2020

Valentine's Day felt the love

The red meat sector enjoyed its biggest Valentine’s Day in 5 years. Dairy and potatoes also saw growth.