Beef & Lamb

EU sheep prices remain firm

4 August 2022

EU sheep prices remain firm

European lamb prices have generally been on an upwards trend since the beginning of the year, with GB finished lamb prices remaining at historically high levels.

USDA meat production forecasts remain in growth

4 August 2022

USDA meat production forecasts remain in growth

The latest USDA outlook for global pork, beef and chicken production and trade has been released. Below are the key headlines for each sector.

Blog: Creating a robust strategy during this crucial phase in the evolution of agriculture

16 August 2022

Blog: Creating a robust strategy during this crucial phase in the evolution of agriculture

Paul Unwin joined the Beef & Lamb Board (now sector council) in April 2020. Here he talks about how he is putting his extensive business knowledge into use to help the beef and lamb sector.

GB cattle prices continue easing

3 August 2022

GB cattle prices continue easing

In the week ending 30th July, overall cattle prices lost further ground.

American importers say opportunities exist for UK lamb

1 August 2022

American importers say opportunities exist for UK lamb

UK lamb will have plenty of commercial opportunities within the US once shipments commence, according to an American meat importer.

Animal Welfare in New Zealand

18 August 2022

Animal Welfare in New Zealand

The UK -New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is the first trade deal in which New Zealand has agreed an animal welfare chapter. Alongside each country’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) commitments, the key objective within the deal is to enhance cooperation between the countries on the welfare of farmed animals.

July 2022 beef and lamb market outlooks now online

4 August 2022

July 2022 beef and lamb market outlooks now online

Our latest forecasts for slaughter, production, consumption and trade for 2022.

Blog: Selling the positive story of our industry

16 August 2022

Blog: Selling the positive story of our industry

James Taylor joined the Beef & Lamb sector council two years ago

GB lamb prices follow seasonal trends

29 July 2022

GB lamb prices follow seasonal trends

In the week ending 27 July, the GB NSL liveweight SQQ averaged 248.24p/kg, down 40p from the previous week.

Does the addition of calorie information to menus pose a threat to mental health?

2 January 2024

Does the addition of calorie information to menus pose a threat to mental health?

In this blog post by Susie Stannard we discuss whether the addition of calorie information to menus, whilst helpful for the physical health of some consumers, might pose challenges to the mental health of others and ask whether there may be more sensitive ways to approach information delivery.

Horizon blog: Are carbon markets a saving grace for farmers?

31 January 2023

Horizon blog: Are carbon markets a saving grace for farmers?

My thinking about the direction of travel of carbon markets and the importance of natural capital

GB cattle prices ease for third week

29 July 2022

GB cattle prices ease for third week

Whilst temperatures may have soared in the week ending 23rd July, GB deadweight cattle prices slipped once again.

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