Beef & Lamb

30 July 2021

The Farm Input Overview publication gives an insight into recent trends in the farm inputs and feed, together with an outlook for animal feed ingredients. Last updated July 2021.

29 July 2021

July 2021: The latest sheep market outlook publication gives an insight into recent trends in the sheep sector together with the latest AHDB production and trade forecasts. Challenges practically trading with the EU are begin overcome. GB finished lamb prices have been strong, and the flock is expected to grow this year..

29 July 2021

July 2021: The Cattle Market Outlook publication gives an insight into recent trends in the beef sector together with the latest AHDB forecasts for supply, demand and trade. Beef production is forecast to tighten, with consumption forecast to ease. Imports and exports are expected to remain subdued.

14 July 2021

During the week ending 4 January the GB all prime average fell almost 4p week-on-week to £3.31/kg. Declines were universal across the prime categories.

13 July 2021

In something of a repeat of 2019, sheep prices started the year strongly in 2020. During the week ending 4 January, the GB deadweight OSL SQQ averaged 450.1p/kg.

13 July 2021

Australia is currently facing extensive and severe wildfires. While most sheep are further inland than many of the fires, there are still significant numbers in the areas affected.

13 July 2021

New Zealand meat exports have increased sharply in value during 2019. Combined, the value of beef and sheep meat exports between Jan and Nov 2019 stood at NZ$6.7 million (£3.5 million).

13 July 2021

Despite China taking more meat from all over the world, it has not been enough to stop wholesale meat prices from rising.

14 July 2021

GB prime deadweight cattle prices increased for both steers and heifers for the week ending 28 December, finishing at 334.9p/kg and 335.5p/kg respectively.

14 July 2021

2019 has been a very challenging year for the beef sector. Here we look back on some of the key events in the beef industry over the last 12 months, and those that will remain relevant in 2020.

14 January 2020

As ever, there are some conflicting forces in the sheep market at the moment.

13 July 2021

The GB daily liveweight SQQ has been relatively steady over the Christmas period. For the week ending 25 December, the SQQ price increased by nearly 16p to finish at 212p/kg.

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