Beef & Lamb

Agricultural price index: Farm input prices continue to fall, yet labour costs tell a different story

3 March 2025

Agricultural price index: Farm input prices continue to fall, yet labour costs tell a different story

The Agricultural Price Index (API) reflects the change in the price farmers have paid for goods and services in relation to the base year of 2020. We have seen significant volatility, particularly in agriculture input prices over the last few years, although the latest API release, for November 2024, continues to show a relatively steadier 2024.

Global appetite for beef helps value of UK red meat exports hit record level

20 February 2025

Global appetite for beef helps value of UK red meat exports hit record level

Global appetite for beef helped the value of the UK’s red meat exports reach its highest level, worth £1.77 billion, in 2024

Sheep meat production forecast to increase in 2025 despite challenges

20 February 2025

Sheep meat production forecast to increase in 2025 despite challenges

UK sheep meat production is expected to grow in 2025.

RamCompare hits major milestone

20 February 2025

RamCompare hits major milestone

The RamCompare project is celebrating its tenth year and is seeking new rams to join the 2025 breeding season.

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 13 February 2025

14 February 2025

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 13 February 2025

This week's view of cattle and sheep markets.

Lower supply and rising demand point to beef price support in 2025

10 February 2025

Lower supply and rising demand point to beef price support in 2025

According to our latest analysis, UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025 while domestic beef consumption is forecast to grow by 1%.

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 7 February 2025

10 February 2025

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 7 February 2025

This week's view of cattle and sheep markets.

Ruminant News – Winter 2025 edition

3 February 2025

Ruminant News – Winter 2025 edition

The latest edition of Ruminant News for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download.

Other lamb castration methods

23 June 2025

Other lamb castration methods

Information about lamb castration methods that are not permitted in England.

Surgical castration

3 February 2025

Surgical castration

Learn about surgical castration of lambs

Rubber ring and clamp (Burdizzo) combined castration

3 February 2025

Rubber ring and clamp (Burdizzo) combined castration

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of rubber ring and clamp combined castration

Clamp castration (Burdizzo)

3 February 2025

Clamp castration (Burdizzo)

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of clamp castration

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