Beef & Lamb

GB lamb prices strengthen

13 July 2021

GB lamb prices strengthen

Both liveweight and deadweight GB lamb prices rose in the latest week.

How could EU exit affect agricultural input costs?

14 July 2021

How could EU exit affect agricultural input costs?

We take a look at how EU exit could impact in key agricultural input costs.

GB cattle herd smaller again in October

14 July 2021

GB cattle herd smaller again in October

The number of cattle on the ground in Great Britain declined again in October, according to population data from the British Cattle Movement Service.

UK cropping intentions indicate shift back to wheat: Feed market report

14 July 2021

UK cropping intentions indicate shift back to wheat: Feed market report

The AHDB Early Bird Survey suggest a resurgence in the UK wheat area and a shift back to winter barley.

Australian Sheep meat exports drop back

13 July 2021

Australian Sheep meat exports drop back

Australian sheep meat exports have dropped back 11% year-on-year during the first nine months of 2020, a decrease of 39,000 tonnes to total 306,000 tonnes.

Prime cattle prices lift once more

14 July 2021

Prime cattle prices lift once more

The prime cattle market continued to climb in the most recent week.

How is EU meat demand holding up?

13 July 2021

How is EU meat demand holding up?

What does the data tell us about meat retail sales in Germany, France, and Spain?

Dairy beef production systems

18 June 2024

Dairy beef production systems

This publication gives an overview of dairy beef systems to consider, with their advantages and disadvantages, along with helpful hints on potential health issues and guidance on preparing and selecting animals for slaughter.

Defra announce Agricultural Policy transition plans for England

28 January 2022

Defra announce Agricultural Policy transition plans for England

Eagerly awaited by England’s farmers, Defra today set out the Government’s plans for the transition from the Common Agricultural Policy.

EU exit Perspectives: beginning of the end for direct payments

30 November 2020

EU exit Perspectives: beginning of the end for direct payments

As direct payments in England are soon to be phased out, David Swales, Head of Strategic Insight, shares his thoughts on the impact on the industry and highlights a useful AHDB tool which can help farmers to prepare.

EU exit perspectives: A view from Europe

30 November 2020

EU exit perspectives: A view from Europe

With so much focus on the implications for UK industry, it is easy to forget that leaving the EU has sent shockwaves across Europe. In this week’s blog, our policy manager Tania Gesto-Casás reports on what two of our key red meat suppliers, Denmark and Ireland, are concerned about and the steps they are taking to prepare.

Irish sheep throughput, exports and prices rise

13 July 2021

Irish sheep throughput, exports and prices rise

In the year to 26 October, a total of 2.42 million sheep have been processed in Ireland, according to government data.

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