6 February 2026

Whole farm regenerative grazing for upland livestock systems

Explore why regenerative grazing works best when applied as a whole-farm system rather than a set of isolated practices.

31 October 2025

Limited continental supply underpins store cattle prices through autumn: Beef market update

A strong start to autumn trading has kept the store market buoyant, with younger cattle showing particular strength against a backdrop of limited supply.

4 September 2025

England’s cattle and sheep populations hit record lows: Beef and lamb market update

Defra’s annual June livestock survey reveals that sheep and cattle populations in England have continued to contract, with both now standing at their lowest levels since records began.

1 July 2025

Beef and lamb May production update: Beef supply continues to tighten

UK beef production for May rose by 2% on April, but was down 4% vs May 2024. Clean sheep slaughter dropped on the month, following strong slaughter in the run up to Easter.

7 March 2024

Beef market update: BCMS data continues to point to longer term supply reductions

Data continues to point to future tightening in GB cattle supply. We explore the latest figures and what they mean.

22 December 2023

UK cattle population update – fewer youngstock, while 2023 sees the greatest drop in breeding herd in over 10 years

We explore the most recent cattle population data from Defra and BCMS

20 November 2023

Beef market update: GB cattle prices ease into November

Deadweight cattle prices have plateaued in October following increases throughout September.

29 September 2023

GB cattle population: July data shows greater beef supply, but fewer youngstock

We explore what the latest cattle population data from BCMS may mean for GB cattle supplies.

10 August 2023

Why have GB beef prices fallen?

GB beef prices have fallen over recent weeks. We examine the key market factors at play.

13 January 2023

Cattle prices end 2022 on historic high

In the four weeks to 31 December, average prices for all prime cattle were slightly above the previous period at 442.6p/kg.

9 November 2022

Grazing fodder beet for cattle and sheep

Successfully outwinter stock on fodder beet to maximise performance and reduce costs

7 September 2022

Calf registrations decline in the first six months of 2022

Total GB calf registrations for the first half of 2022 reached 1.56 million head, according to data from the British Cattle Movement Service.

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