Content related to the topic: beef

24 August 2020

Getting the most out of automatic calf feeders

Join AHDB for a webinar looking at how the use of technology can aid disease detection and support efficient management of young calves. A recent AHDB funded project, run by SRUC in association with Blade farming, used various types of technology to determine if they could detect disease sooner than the stockman alone.

14 July 2021

UK beef trade returns to “normal” during June

UK beef trade continued to contract year-on-year during June. Total beef imports recorded a 4% (1,000 tonne) decline, according to HMRC data. Meanwhile, exports were also down around 1,000 tonnes having been high during the summer of 2019.

14 July 2021

Store cattle prices rally, on finished prices and tighter numbers

Store cattle prices have been rising in recent weeks, with almost all types and ages showing gains.

14 July 2021

Yet another strong week of gains for prime cattle prices

In the week ended 15 August, British prime cattle prices once again recorded some strong gains. The GB all prime average measure gained 2.6p week-on-week, to 371.5p/kg.

30 April 2026

Establishing and growing clover

Read our advice to help you learn how to establish and grow clover.

14 July 2021

UK beef production higher in July

The UK produced 80,100 tonnes of beef and veal in July, up 9% (6,600 tonnes) from July last year.

13 July 2021

Could a rise in Irish beef supplies be on the horizon?

Recent industry reports indicate the current beef supply in Ireland is tight. The latest data suggests this is the case, but for how long could the tighter situation remain?

30 January 2024

Q2 births to dairy dams drop back as calving windows tighten

In Q2 2020, births to dairy dams recorded a decline of 1.2% on the year, as a result of tighter calving windows.

14 July 2021

Another week of gains for GB prime cattle markets

Prices rose across all cattle markets in the week ending 8 August.

6 August 2020

Ruminant News (Summer 2020)

The latest edition of Ruminant News (formerly known as Bulletin) for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download now.

14 July 2021

COVID-19 drives down usage of EU beef quotas

The EU has long been an attractive market for major beef exporters around the world. So far this year usage of the available quotas has been lower.

14 July 2021

Deadweight cattle prices continue to rise

Deadweight cattle prices rose again this week, with prime prices up across the board as supplies continued to tighten