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25 March 2025
GB milk production for the 2025/26 season is forecast to reach 12.6bn litres, 1.2% more than the previous milk year, according to our March forecast update
21 March 2025
High domestic prices have limited growth in export volumes for both beef and lamb in the first month of 2025. Meanwhile, imports show a far more mixed picture between the sectors, with beef imports down and lamb imports up.
20 March 2025
The United States is simultaneously one of the largest producers of beef, and one of the largest consumers of beef. Therefore, prevalent market dynamics such as reduced headage, sustained production, and strong domestic demand stand to impact the global beef market.
13 March 2025
2024 was a strong year for Irish beef production, as export demand supported markets and drove gains in farmgate prices.
14 March 2025
Improved margins following higher milk prices and lower feed costs have incentivised farmers to increase milk output.
26 February 2025
A boost in domestic production appears to have stunted import volume growth, but export volumes have not made gains.
20 February 2025
In the newly released December 2024 trade data, we saw a continued trend of falling imports of sheep meat (down 11% from November volumes) from the peak volumes seen in June.
20 February 2025
2024 dairy trade review: growth continues for cheese exports
7 March 2025
After 25 years of negotiations, the EU and Mercosur have reached an agreement for a historic trade deal. The deal will see tariff reductions and quotas in key sectors as well as introducing mechanisms for tariff disputes. The
16 December 2024
On Sunday 15 December 2024, the UK acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
3 December 2024
UK pig meat imports (including offal) totalled 192,900t in the third quarter of 2024.
29 November 2024
UK sheep meat production has fallen significantly since 2023, currently at 7% lower for the period of January to October.