Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

1 October 2026

What the rapid take-up of SFI Window 2 tells us about farm business planning

The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) has generated extensive coverage and questions from farm businesses in recent days. We recognise the disappointment and uncertainty for businesses that were unable to submit an application before the latest window closed, particularly where SFI formed part of their forward planning.

1 October 2026

Tighter European sheep supplies boost prospects: Lamb market update

Lower sheep meat production across key EU countries, combined with strong export demand, has tightened supplies across the European market in 2026.

30 September 2026

EU strategy on livestock and protein explained

In July, the European Commission adopted its EU Livestock Strategy, alongside releasing a Protein Action Plan

30 September 2026

AHDB to continue Farmbench service while exploring long-term benchmarking solutions

The Farmbench system will remain live on our website for another 12 months, while work continues to review and identify a sustainable long-term future for farm benchmarking services.

16 December 2026

Circular farming systems within a mixed enterprise business

Join us at Sir Richard Sutton Limited Estates in Lincolnshire for discussions around how a circular farming system can strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and unlock greater value within a mixed farming business.

24 September 2026

Mission to showcase British farming and red meat production attracts buyers from China and the USA

British farming has taken centre stage highlighting the importance of red meat exports for beef, sheep meat and pig meat levy payers.

23 September 2026

EU beef supplies continue to tighten: Beef market update

EU beef supplies tightened during the first half of 2026. Can higher imports and lower exports offset falling domestic output, or will reduced availability continue to support cattle prices and reshape the market?

23 September 2026

Farmers offered fully funded training to host school farm visits

Applications for the School Farm Visits Support (SFVS) programme are now open.

23 September 2026

Red meat retail performance – 6 September 2026

In the 12 weeks to 6 September 2026, red meat retail volumes declined overall (-1.6% year-on-year), driven by lower demand for beef mince and primary lamb, partly offset by growth in beef steak, and pork mince.

21 September 2026

What are the forage alternatives for farmers this winter?

Explore forage alternatives for the winter.

18 September 2026

From drought recovery to winter planning: Making the most of autumn grass

How to make the most of autumn grass and plan for winter and spring.

18 September 2026

Global trade flows shifting: Beef market update

Global beef trade is shifting as a result of changing import policies within the EU, China and the US. Could these policies indirectly impact the UK?