Beef

2 January 2025

Global beef export prices were rising through most of 2021 although they did cool slightly during the fourth quarter. Although this took the edge off prices slightly, they are still elevated compared to historic averages.

20 February 2024

UK prices follow global price rises in response to the war between Russia and Ukraine.

30 March 2022

Cattle prices are currently at their highest since 2014 amongst continuing rises in input costs.

24 March 2022

The total number of cattle, sheep and pigs in Ireland all increased year-on-year, according to the latest survey.

23 March 2022

GB prime cattle prices increased by nearly 6p to 416.4p/kg

23 March 2022

EU beef exports fell by 2% in 2021, while imports fell by 8%.

23 March 2022

The EU produced 6.8 million tonnes of beef in 2021, down 0.4% from the year before.

28 April 2022

Johnes disease is a hidden disease of cattle which is ultimately fatal.

17 March 2022

In January 2022 the UK imported 20,900 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef.

17 March 2022

On 1 Jan 2022, there were 7.77 million cattle and calves in Great Britain.

16 March 2022

In recent weeks, cull cow prices have been climbing, with the GB overall cow price reaching a record breaking high last week. In the most recent week, ended 12 March, the price climbed a further 7p.

10 March 2022

Beef production in the UK picked up in February

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