https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/beef-lamb/lambLambhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/nsa-central-region-field-day<h6>The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, in partnership with NSA Central Region, invites you to a free Sheep Industry Field Day at the Lincolnshire Showground.</h6> <p>Open to all with an interest in the sheep industry, the day will explore how collaboration, shared knowledge and industry expertise can help improve flock health, profitability and sustainability.</p> <h2>What to expect</h2> <ul> <li>Expert talks, practical workshops and demonstrations</li> <li>Industry trade stands</li> <li>An interactive panel discussion, chaired by AHDB, focusing on working together and building strong relationships at farm level</li> <li>Networking with farmers and industry professionals</li> <li>A presentation from the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society</li> <li>Free lunch</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supporting organisations include:</strong> AHDB, Pickstock Foods, British Wool, Gallagher Fencing, MSD, Agrimin, Elanco, Minexcel, Phillips Animal Health and Shearwell Data Ltd.</p> <h2>Programme</h2> <ul> <li><strong>10:00am:</strong> Arrival, registration and trade stands</li> <li><strong>10.45am:</strong> Talks, workshops and demonstrations</li> <li><strong>12:00 noon:</strong> Free lunch and networking</li> <li><strong>1:30pm:</strong> Afternoon sessions and demonstrations</li> <li><strong>2.30pm:</strong> Panel discussion, chaired by AHDB</li> <li><strong>3.30pm:</strong> Close</li> </ul> <p>Join us for a valuable day of learning, sharing ideas and building connections across the sheep industry.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://nationalsheep.org.uk/events/forthcoming-events/lincolnshire-agricultural-society-to-host-nsa-central-region-field-day/" target="_blank">See more details, including speakers and the full programme, on the NSA website</a>.&nbsp;</strong></p>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:12:31 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/nsa-central-region-field-dayhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-red-meat-foodservice-performance-8-october-2026Red Meat foodservice performance – 6 September 2026Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:54:06 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-red-meat-foodservice-performance-8-october-2026https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/tighter-european-sheep-supplies-boost-prospects-lamb-market-updateTighter European sheep supplies boost prospects: Lamb market updateThu, 01 Oct 2026 08:58:31 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/tighter-european-sheep-supplies-boost-prospects-lamb-market-updatehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-prepare-livestock-for-heavy-rainfallHow to prepare livestock for heavy rainfallWed, 16 Sep 2026 10:14:43 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-prepare-livestock-for-heavy-rainfallhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/an-evening-with-ahdb-beef-lamb-your-levy-your-industry-your-future<h6>Join us for an opportunity to meet Prys Morgan, our new Beef &amp; Lamb Sector Director, and hear how your levy is being used to benefit the beef and sheep sectors.</h6> <p>Hear about Prys' priorities for the sector and what&rsquo;s ahead, alongside insights into&nbsp;our work to support the beef and sheep industry &ndash; from opening up international markets to championing the role of red meat in a healthy, balanced diet.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s also your chance to ask questions, meet the team and find out more about how your levy is being invested to support the industry now and for the future.</p> <h2>What the meeting will cover</h2> <ul> <li>Meet Prys Morgan, AHDB Beef &amp; Lamb Sector Director, and hear his priorities for the sector</li> <li>Hear how&nbsp;we're creating opportunities for British beef and lamb in international markets</li> <li>Find out how we're&nbsp;promoting the role of red meat in a healthy, balanced diet</li> <li>See how your levy is being invested to support the beef and sheep industry</li> <li>Put your questions to the team and share your views</li> </ul> <h2>&nbsp;Speakers</h2> <ul> <li><strong><a href="Prys Morgan" title="Prys Morgan">Prys Morgan</a></strong>, Beef &amp; Lamb Sector Director, AHDB</li> <li><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/jonathan-eckley" title="Jonathan Eckley">Jonathan Eckley</a></strong>, International Trade Development Director, AHDB</li> <li><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/kate-arthur" title="Kate Arthur">Kate Arthur</a></strong>, Head of Nutrition &amp; Health, Domestic Marketing, AHDB</li> </ul> <h2>Timings</h2> <ul> <li><strong>6:30pm</strong>&nbsp; Arrival and light supper</li> <li><strong>7:00pm</strong>&nbsp; Event begins</li> <li><strong>9:00pm</strong>&nbsp; Event closes</li> </ul> <h2>Important information</h2> <p>This is a fully funded event with a light supper provided.</p> <p>Spaces are limited so early booking is advised.</p>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:51:16 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/an-evening-with-ahdb-beef-lamb-your-levy-your-industry-your-futurehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/national-sheep-association-south-west-region-farm-walk<h6>Join&nbsp;National Sheep Association (NSA) South West region for a farm walk, discussion and demonstrations.</h6> <p>The event is hosted by Martin Howlett and Jana Gro&szlig;mann and supported by Synergy Farm Health.</p> <p>Take a few hours off to join us for an interesting farm visit to hear about the work Martin and Jana are doing with their flock of Merinos, and listen to the latest thinking from Synergy Farm Health regarding Haemonchus and Bluetongue.</p> <h2>What to Expect</h2> <ul> <li>Breeding programme discussion on wool and skin traits</li> <li>Classing and shearing demonstrations with the Merino lambs</li> <li>Haemonchus discussion: on-farm management and wider considerations for the sheep industry</li> <li>Bluetongue longer-term implications and management</li> </ul> <p>Refreshments will be provided, but reservations are needed for catering purposes.</p> <p>Members and non-members welcome.</p> <p>Contact Ian May, Regional Manager, to reserve a place.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/NSA%20LOGO.png"></a><img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/NSA%20LOGO.png" alt="" width="119" height="87" />&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/Beef%20&amp;%20Lamb%20events/Synergy%20Farm%20Health%20Logo%20RGB.jpg" alt="" width="151" height="95" /></p> <p><a href="https://projectblue.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/Events/NSA%20LOGO.png"></a></p>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:32:05 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/national-sheep-association-south-west-region-farm-walkhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/pressure-in-q2-for-beef-and-lamb-export-imports-steadier-beef-lamb-market-updatePressure in Q2 for beef and lamb export, imports steadier: Beef & lamb market updateFri, 28 Aug 2026 10:01:21 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/pressure-in-q2-for-beef-and-lamb-export-imports-steadier-beef-lamb-market-updatehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/high-prices-encourage-early-store-lamb-sales-lamb-market-updateStrong prices encourage early store lamb sales: Lamb market updateFri, 28 Aug 2026 08:52:59 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/high-prices-encourage-early-store-lamb-sales-lamb-market-updatehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/your-life-your-call-farming-family-and-future-workshopsYour life, your call – farming, family and future workshopsThu, 27 Aug 2026 08:08:00 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/your-life-your-call-farming-family-and-future-workshopshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-red-meat-retail-performance-9-august-2026Red meat retail performance – 9 August 2026Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:43:30 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-red-meat-retail-performance-9-august-2026https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/lamb-and-pork-deliver-on-food-apps-despite-400m-decline-in-takeaway-marketLamb and pork deliver on food apps despite £400m decline in takeaway marketWed, 12 Aug 2026 13:20:11 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/lamb-and-pork-deliver-on-food-apps-despite-400m-decline-in-takeaway-markethttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/uk-industry-unites-to-make-it-lamb-for-love-lamb-week-2026UK industry unites to Make it Lamb for Love Lamb Week 2026Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:20:32 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/uk-industry-unites-to-make-it-lamb-for-love-lamb-week-2026https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/what-is-el-nino-and-what-are-the-potential-effects-on-the-uk-livestock-marketsWhat is El Niño, and what are the potential effects on the UK livestock markets?Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:35:12 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/what-is-el-nino-and-what-are-the-potential-effects-on-the-uk-livestock-marketshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-red-meat-retail-performance-12-july-2026Red meat retail performance – 12 July 2026Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:45:04 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/consumer-insight-red-meat-retail-performance-12-july-2026https://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/devon-bluetongue-information-evening<h6>Join&nbsp;<a href="https://torchfarmandequine.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Torch Farm and Equine Vets">Torch Farm Vets</a> for a free information evening on bluetongue virus (BTV).</h6> <h2>Why attend?</h2> <ul> <li>Get the latest guidance</li> <li>Ask your questions</li> <li>Protect your livestock</li> </ul> <h2>Guest speaker</h2> <p>Liz Nabb BVMS PhD CertAVP MRCVS (APHA) &ndash; Veterinary Investigation Officer, Animal &amp; Plant Health Agency</p> <p><a href="https://fcn.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="The Farming Community Network">The Farming Community Network (FCN)</a>&nbsp;are attending and supporting this event.</p> <p></p>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:23:03 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/devon-bluetongue-information-eveninghttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/using-ebvs-to-enhance-flock-performance-from-forage<h6>Learn about the genetics of the Meatlinc breed, how EBVs are calculated and why selecting rams with optimal figures could help to improve your flock performance and profitability.</h6> <p>This&nbsp;farm talk and BBQ is being held by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bishoptonvets.co.uk/about-bishopton-vets" target="_blank">Bishopton Veterinary Group</a>&nbsp;at Horn Farm by kind permission of&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/george-fell" title="George Fell">farmer and Beef &amp; Lamb Sector Council member George Fell</a> and his family.</p> <p>Join George and the team alongside AHDB and Signet breeding specialist Laura Eyles, to discuss the genetics of the Meatlinc breed.</p> <h2>What you will learn about</h2> <ul> <li><span>The genetics of the Meatlinc breed</span></li> <li>How EBVs are calculated</li> <li>Why selecting rams and optimal figures could help to improve your flock performance and profitability</li> </ul> <p>We will view the stock to compare physical attributes with EBVs and discuss outcomes from the&nbsp;<a href="https://signetdata.com/technical/ramcompare?utm_source=ramcompare.co.uk&amp;utm_medium=redirect&amp;utm_campaign=301" target="_blank" title="Signet Breeding Services">RamCompare project</a> to understand how these figures translate into the carcase traits desired for the end market.</p> <p>Kindly supported by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ceva.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ceva</a>.</p> <p>To book, please ring&nbsp;Bishopton Veterinary Group on&nbsp;01765 602396.</p>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:01:41 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/using-ebvs-to-enhance-flock-performance-from-foragehttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/reducing-sheep-slaughter-line-rejectionsReducing sheep slaughter line rejectionsThu, 23 Jul 2026 08:02:20 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/reducing-sheep-slaughter-line-rejectionshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/lamb-handling-assessment-points-for-slaughterLamb handling assessment points for slaughterFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:59:09 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/lamb-handling-assessment-points-for-slaughterhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/selecting-lambs-for-slaughterSelecting lambs for slaughterFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:33:49 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/selecting-lambs-for-slaughterhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-use-a-kill-sheet-from-an-abattoirHow to use a kill sheet from an abattoirFri, 17 Jul 2026 08:57:07 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/how-to-use-a-kill-sheet-from-an-abattoir