Beef

17 March 2025

A beef and sheep farmer in Norfolk is moving from a mixed arable enterprise to an all-livestock operation.

13 March 2025

This week's view of cattle and sheep markets.

13 March 2025

2024 was a strong year for Irish beef production, as export demand supported markets and drove gains in farmgate prices.

12 March 2025

BCMS data shows that 2.3 million head of cattle and calves were slaughtered in GB in 2024.

11 March 2025

Spend on beef products increased by 6.1% year-on-year, due to a combination of a 0.4% increase in volumes purchased as well as a 5.7% increase in average prices paid (Kantar, 12 w/e 23 February 2025).

7 March 2025

This week's view of the cattle and sheep markets.

7 March 2025

The most recent update of BCMS data shows a continuation of many of the trends we have seen over the last ten years.

28 February 2025

Increased imports and steady export growth defined the UK beef trade in 2024. Total fresh and frozen beef imports rose 8% on the year to 241,000 tonnes. Driven by a rise in exports to key EU markets, total UK beef exports grew by 9%, despite volumes to Ireland declining by 7%.

27 February 2025

This week's view of cattle and sheep markets

24 February 2025

Setting out a route to a sustainable future for beef and lamb in England and Wales

20 February 2025

This week's view of cattle and sheep markets.

20 February 2025

Global appetite for beef helped the value of the UK’s red meat exports reach its highest level, worth £1.77 billion, in 2024

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