Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

13 July 2021

NZ tries to offset the closed China market by increasing exports to other markets

During the first quarter of 2020 New Zealand beef exports grew, while sheep meat exports declined. Production in New Zealand only really became affected by coronavirus in April, which will only then have limited available volumes of export.

13 July 2021

UK sheep meat production takes a dive during April

Production took a sharp decline during April to just 21,000 tonnes cwe. UK lamb kill declined 21% (227,800 head) year-on-year, to 835,900 head.

14 July 2021

Lower throughputs weigh on April beef production

UK beef and veal production in April 2020 fell 3% on the year to 68,800 tonnes, according to Defra statistics.

13 July 2021

Continued strength in live sheep prices, while deadweight softens

Liveweight sheep prices gained again in the week ending 13 May

14 July 2021

Lack of rainfall holds back grass growth in some regions

After a sluggish start to the growing season, grass growth has since been more positive.

14 July 2021

Cow prices rise, with a mixed movements for prime prices

During the week ending 9 May, the GB deadweight all prime average increased 0.4p, to £3.24/kg. Economic uncertainty will continue to influence the finished cattle market. This week the government made several announcements, bringing some clarity to working arrangements.

30 January 2024

How has COVID-19 affected input prices?

We take a look at how COVID-19 has affected key input markets.

13 May 2020

RamCompare - Identifying sires with high genetic potential to influence productivity

Fourth-year results of the RamCompare project reveal how sires with key breeding traits can drive productivity and optimal new sire purchases.

24 April 2026

Improving the lifetime performance of ewes

Challenge Sheep is a research project to develop best practice for managing replacement ewes and understand the impact of the rearing phase on a ewe’s lifetime performance.

13 July 2021

Liveweight and deadweight lamb prices diverge

Finished hogget prices recorded differing movements; liveweight prices were steady to slightly softer, while deadweight prices increased. Demand is likely to be lower overall.

14 July 2021

What could an increase in dairy cow culling mean for the markets?

The COVID-19 outbreak has introduced a great deal of challenges into the dairy market. Some farmers may cull less profitable, or ‘passenger’ cows to reduce costs and milk production. But what could an increase in culling rates look like, and what would be the impact on the beef supply chain?

14 July 2021

Cattle prices rise alongside throughputs

In the week ended 2 May, prime cattle prices rose by 1.5p, the all-prime price averaging 323.6p/kg.