Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

14 July 2021

Irish beef exports to GB drops back in 2021

During March, Irish cattle slaughter (incl. cows and calves) dropped back by 6.1% on the same month last year, according to according to Central Statistics Office data. Overall, Q1 Irish cattle slaughter fell by 13.6% year on year to total 434,100 head.

20 May 2021

RamCompare five-year results identifies traits from performance recorded rams to drive flock productivity

The fifth-year results from the RamCompare project reveal how rams with key breeding traits can drive productivity and optimise flock profitability.

13 July 2021

UK sheep meat exports lift in March

Total exports of UK fresh and frozen sheep meat lifted 7% year-on-year in March, to total 5,900 tonnes.

14 July 2021

Cattle prices moderate, but remain high

Deadweight cattle prices eased a little in the week ended 15 May, but remain at unusually high levels as the market for beef continues to be firm.

19 May 2021

Encouraging Britain to Fire Up For Summer

A new summertime campaign is set to launch this May, with Brits encouraged to elevate their barbecues with an array of inspiring recipes featuring a range of cuts.

13 February 2024

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23 April 2026

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13 July 2021

Sheep kill remains lower in April

UK lamb slaughter dropped 8% on-the-year in April to 864,800 head, according to Defra data

13 July 2021

Decrease in liveweight lamb prices

The liveweight lamb market has weakened in the second week of May, with an increase in the throughput coming into GB auction markets.

14 July 2021

Beef production higher for April year on year

Beef production in the UK was 2.7% higher in April 2021 compared to year earlier levels, according to Defra figures.

16 October 2023

GB cattle prices slip

Following nearly three months of week-on-week growth, GB cattle prices slipped in the week ending 8 May

13 July 2021

Does the German market hold opportunities for UK lamb?

Germany is a net importer of sheep meat products. In 2020, Germany imported 47,900 tonnes of sheep meat (including offal) and exported just 5,000 tonnes.