Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

9 March 2021

Tips for processing, preserving and storing cereal grains for livestock feed

This page highlights key considerations for harvesting, processing and storing cereal crops destined to be fed to beef cattle and sheep.

9 March 2021

Choosing cereal crops to grow for livestock

From nutritional requirements to soil types, this page highlights important considerations when deciding which cereal crop to grow for cattle or sheep feed.

9 March 2021

Feeding cereal grains to livestock

Cereals can provide ruminants with a rich source of energy, in the form of starch, that can, when fed with care, have a positive effect on animal performance.

13 July 2021

Cost of production – you have the power

Get moving, get measuring and lower your COP. Make sure your business is efficient and lean.

14 July 2021

Let them eat grass

Knowing what grass is capable of is a far-reaching topic discussed the world over but often with common solutions in different countries.

14 July 2021

GB cattle herd 1% smaller at 1 January

The total number of cattle in GB declined again in January, according to data from the British Cattle Movement Service.

13 July 2021

Medicine Hub quick reference user guide

Find out how to use Medicine Hub with our quick reference guide

24 April 2024

EU Exit perspectives: Global opportunities for agri-food sector gives food for thought

In this week’s blog, International Market Development Director Dr Phil Hadley reflects on the launch of the Government’s ‘Open Doors’ food and drink exports campaign, what it will mean for the UK agri-food sector and how a collaborative approach will pay dividends for our producers and processors on the global stage.

26 February 2021

New grazing and forage calendar

Turnout this spring may need to be flexible, but it’s not too late to tackle those early management tasks. Analysing borehole water, soil sampling and having a meeting with your contractor to discuss expectations and price are all important jobs to be done by the end of February.

13 July 2021

Lower imports and production in France

French lamb prices have dropped back in recent weeks, although continue to trend high compared to year earlier levels.

3 November 2023

Get going with grazing

An article that looks at how to start growing grass for grazing

25 March 2025

Net zero: a glossary of terms

A glossary of terms relating to carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions