Business

28 February 2025

Increased imports and steady export growth defined the UK beef trade in 2024. Total fresh and frozen beef imports rose 8% on the year to 241,000 tonnes. Driven by a rise in exports to key EU markets, total UK beef exports grew by 9%, despite volumes to Ireland declining by 7%.

3 March 2025

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.

3 March 2025

Round up of key dairy market analysis for January

13 December 2024

Monthly round-up of latest dairy market insights and analysis

10 December 2024

Find out how Farmbench can help you identify strengths and weaknesses in the performance of your beef and lamb enterprise.

10 December 2024

Find out how Farmbench can help you identify strengths and weaknesses in the performance of your beef and lamb enterprise.

25 November 2024

New industry analysis has forecast lower levels of beef and sheep meat production in Great Britain by 2030.

22 November 2024

We forecast that the likely scenario is for a reduced level of beef production in Great Britain by 2030.

22 November 2024

We forecast 2030 figures and % change compared with 2023 actual data, by scenario.

22 November 2024

We forecast 2030 beef figures and % change compared with 2023 data and present graphs showing actual and forecast trends since 2018.

22 November 2024

There are a range of possible outcomes for sheep meat production levels in 2030.

22 November 2024

Four scenarios have been proposed to give a range of trajectories for beef production by 2030.

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