Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

19 February 2021

Pre-slaughter handling on meat quality

Learn how to handle and sort animals prior to slaughter to prevent damage to the carcase and avoid a decrease in meat quality.

19 February 2021

On-farm factors affecting red meat quality

Find out how practices on farm can impact meat quality.

3 August 2026

Factors affecting red meat quality and shelf life

Find out what factors affect meat quality and shelf life and what you can do about them to improve end product consistency.

16 February 2021

Lamb from the UK takes centre stage at Gulfood

High quality lamb from the UK will be in the spotlight this month at one of the world’s biggest annual food and drink trade shows in the Middle East.

20 August 2025

GB Dairy Calf Strategy 2020-2023: Guidance

Guidance for farmers who are exploring options to rear and market dairy bred calves.

12 February 2021

EU Exit Perspectives: The return to Oz? Thoughts on a deal from Down Under

In this week’s blog, our strategic insight analysts Tom Forshaw and Amandeep Kaur Purewal set out some facts and figures to put into context the potential future trading relationship between the UK and Australia.

14 July 2021

UK beef production lower in January

UK beef production in January was 3% lower than the same month last year, at 76,400 tonnes.

14 July 2021

Irish beef: what's the current picture, and the outlook for 2021?

A round-up of Irish beef production, trade and prices, and the outlook for the coming year.

3 February 2025

Future farmers to benefit from two new apprenticeships

Two brand new apprenticeships will be launched this year to equip a whole new generation of farmers with a more extensive and up-to-date skillset.

13 July 2021

GB lamb prices rise again

In the week ending 6 February, the GB deadweight OSL SQQ lifted just over 22p to average 580.6p/kg

13 July 2021

January lamb production down on the year

January lamb kill totalled 850,000 head, down 18% on year earlier levels, according to Defra. Lamb kill also dropped back notably on the previous month with 357,000 head fewer lambs coming forward.

21 April 2021

Influence and Persuasion: achieving more positive outcomes from your interactions

Two-part online meeting, provided by AHDB with Independent Management Consultant, Nollaig Heffernan to help focus your psychological skills