Beef

9 April 2020

Oversowing can provide a cost-effective way of improving pasture without the need for seedbed preparation. It is useful in situations in which you do not want to – or can’t – plough, if there are gaps in the sward (for example, after poaching), or if you need more rye-grass or clover.

14 July 2021

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

14 July 2021

Demand for mince has been exceptional in recent weeks. This change in demand does pose some challenges for the value of the carcase.

6 April 2020

14 July 2021

In December AHDB released its forecasts for cattle and sheep production. Since then the market has changed dramatically with much of Europe now in ‘lockdown’ due to coronavirus. Sheep prices have come under pressure with a lack of demand both domestically and in Europe, and the cattle industry is struggling with carcase balance.

14 July 2021

Over the past four months deadweight cattle prices across Europe have largely been on the rise. However, in the most recent weeks prices have stabilised in euro terms.

15 April 2020

Silage slippage decreases the nutritional and hygienic value of silage and causes significant wastage but each and every year the issue is seen on farms. Join us for a webinar with Dave Davies looking at clamp silage

16 April 2020

Join AHDB Beef and Lamb and Dr Liz Genever, Independent beef and sheep consultant, for a webinar on getting the most out of your permanent pasture.

14 July 2021

Average deadweight prime prices rose in the latest week, while cow prices fell.

14 July 2021

Brazilian beef exports have slowed this year, as it's main export regions tackle the coronavirus

27 March 2020

The cost of a lost grazing day to businesses is an important calculation, even for experienced grazing managers.

14 July 2021

The UK total cattle and calf population was down 1.6% year on year on 1 December 2019