Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

20 February 2020

New recommendations for monitoring use of antibiotics on beef farms

An industry standard for measuring and monitoring antibiotic use on beef farms has been agreed following extensive industry consultation.

14 July 2021

Drop off in December trade can't dampen strong year for UK beef exports

In December, both UK exports and imports of beef recorded a year-on-year decline.

13 July 2021

Sheep meat trade falls in December

UK reported sheep meat exports fell in December, to 7,600 tonnes, according to data from HMRC.

13 July 2021

Deadweight lamb prices leap up again

Deadweight sheep prices continued to rise in week ending 15 February

20 February 2020

One of the best years on record for red meat exports

Red meat exports from the UK rocketed to more than £1.5 billion last year – making 2019 one of the strongest years on record, with Asia being key to the success.

14 July 2021

GB cattle prices weather storm

GB cattle price were stable in the week ending 15 February 2020

19 February 2020

Webinar: Utilising the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for reseeding

19 February 2020

Webinar: Optimising fodder beet in livestock systems

19 February 2020

Understanding soil structure

19 February 2020

Grass and Grazing

14 July 2021

Switch to forage feed supports carcase weights

Average prime weights have continued to track above last year, despite a switch back to a more forage based diet.

14 July 2021

GB cattle population shrinks

The GB cattle population as at 1 January 2020 fell compared to last year, according to the latest data from the British Cattle Movement Service.