Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

15 July 2021

UK lamb and ewe kill still at reduced levels

Lamb and ewe kill both once again recorded large year-on-year declines during June, according to Defra data. Lamb kill stood at 881,000 head for the month down 11% on the year.

27 September 2021

How to rear dairy beef bulls

Learn how to rear dairy beef, including nutritional guidance and safety advice

23 September 2021

Dairy beef production with heifers and steers

Learn about the options for rearing dairy beef heifers and steers to make use of low-quality pasture.

15 July 2021

UK lamb exports continue to be under pressure

In May UK sheep meat exports declined 23% year-on-year, to stand at 4,850 tonnes. The vast majority (95%) were to the EU.

14 July 2021

GB deadweight cattle prices continue to strengthen

In the week ending 10 July, the average deadweight GB all-prime cattle price stood at 400p/kg, up 1.4p on the week before.

14 July 2021

What does the EU Short-Term Outlook say about the meat markets?

The EU Commission has recently published its Short Term Outlook for EU agricultural markets in 2021. Here, we highlight some of the pertinent points for the meat markets.

14 July 2021

AHDB secures funding to help future proof thousands of farm businesses

AHDB has secured £3.9million of funding to help thousands of farmers and growers navigate the fallout of the loss of direct payments and help future proof their businesses.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 4 – feeding and grazing management

In the fourth webinar of our herbal leys series, the panel will share practical farming experience of managing herbal leys, via short presentations and a Q&A session.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 3 – considerations beyond the price tag

This webinar focuses on environmental and financial aspects to consider when using herbal leys.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 2 – establishment – looking forward to 2021

AHDB supported a panel discussion with the British Grassland Society on practical advice for establishing herbal leys in 2021 and beyond.

14 July 2021

Herbal leys 1 – livestock performance and environmental improvements

A discussion on the impact of herbal leys on animal performance and soil health as well as sharing their experience of establishment and management.

14 July 2021

Beef trade lifts in value in May

The UK imported 15,200 tonnes of fresh and frozen beef in May, according to the latest data from HMRC.