Beef & Lamb

14 July 2021

UK beef production totalled 82,200 tonnes in March, up 8% year-on-year, according to data from Defra.

13 July 2021

During the week ending 15 April, the GB liveweight OSL SQQ gained 3p, to 216.28p/kg. Prices are once again above previous year levels, although significantly lower than pre-lockdown levels.

14 July 2021

In the week ending 11 April the GB overall deadweight average fell by 8p to £3.28/kg

16 April 2020

Investigating new systems which will make beef cattle more efficient to produce, less damaging to the environment and yet still more cost-effective for farmers

30 January 2024

In contrast to last year, grass growth has had rather a slow start to the season.

13 July 2021

Liveweight prices have increased this week, although the increase was weighted towards earlier in the week. The GB liveweight OSL SQQ increased by 10.9p, to 213.0p/kg.

30 January 2024

The US beef market has been heavily affected by the slowdown in foodservice.

5 October 2020

14 July 2021

In recent weeks retail demand for mince has risen sharply. There is some product available from foodservice that could be diverted into retail, however this is unlikely to be enough to cover the increase in demand for mince at retail level.

9 April 2020

With the nation’s restaurants closed for the foreseeable future, farmers and chefs are teaming up to help people enjoy the perfect steak dinner at home.

14 July 2021

Average deadweight prime cattle prices held in the week ending 4 April, while cull cow prices dropped again.

8 April 2020