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14 July 2021

August beef production moves closer to five-year average

During August, beef and veal production in the UK totalled 74,100 tonnes, 1% more than was produced in August last year.

23 September 2025

Straw prices supported by poorer yields

Straw prices have continued to creep up, supported by lower yields of this seasons harvest tightening available supplies on the market.

14 July 2021

Deadweight cattle prices move down

In the week ending 5 September, the GB all prime average deadweight cattle price stood at 372.0p/kg, down by just over a penny on the week.

30 January 2024

Jump in use of sexed dairy semen

Sales of sexed dairy semen accounted for just over half of dairy semen sales in the year to March 2020, jumping up from a 32% share the previous year.

6 October 2020

Farm Excellence focus for Beef & Lamb

AHDB Beef & Lamb celebrate Farm Excellence programme with month long campaign in October

14 July 2021

US & Canada: Beef production recovering

US and Canadian cattle slaughter appears to be recovering following COVID-19 disruption, although backlogs remain.

30 January 2024

Variable weather conditions reflected in grass silage quality

The variable weather this year has been reflected in this year's grass silage crop.

14 July 2021

Prime prices level out, cows continue down

In the week ending 29 August, the GB all prime average cattle price stood at 373.1p/kg, down -0.4p on the week.

13 July 2021

Feed wheat prices remain well above barley: Feed market report

UK feed wheat prices are now beginning to recover after falling from £164.30/t at the start of the month.

14 July 2021

EU beef production and trade down

Both EU beef production and trade were lower during January-May this year compared to last.

14 July 2021

Asia imports more beef during H1 2020 despite COVID disruptions

In the first half of 2020, Chinese trade data shows imports of over 1 million tonnes of beef, 41% more than a year ago.

14 July 2021

Prime cattle prices rise across the board

In the week ending 22 August, prices across all GB prime cattle markets recorded week-on-week gains.