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Average prime weights have continued to track above last year, despite a switch back to a more forage based diet.

The GB cattle population as at 1 January 2020 fell compared to last year, according to the latest data from the British Cattle Movement Service.

UK sheep meat production for January stood at 24,200 tonnes, unchanged from the previous year

The GB OSL liveweight SQQ lamb price continued its upward trajectory in the week ended 12 February, up 8.1p to 238.9p/kg.

Economic activity in China was much reduced for the New Year holiday, and then beyond as the government tried to limit the spread of coronavirus.

In January, UK beef and veal production reached 78.8k tonnes. Higher avg. carcase weights compensated for the decline in prime slaughter.

It is vital to control weeds, pests and diseases in a lucerne stand to avoid yield reductions and to prolong the lifespan of your crop.

We look at the factors affecting the nutrient requirements of lucerne.

Find out when and how to sow lucerne seeds for successful establishment.

In the week ending 8 February, the GB all prime average price rose by 1.4p to settle at 333.3p/kg.