Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

30 July 2026

Northumberland Strategic Farm launch event report - 16.10.19

4 March 2020

Optimising sheep systems for better returns

There is more data being collected on sheep farms than ever before, but we need to make sure it is being used effectively

4 March 2020

Pneumonia MOT

Respiratory disease of cattle (more commonly known as pneumonia), is one of the most significant diseases affecting English beef production. This checklist provides guidance on identifying problem areas.

4 March 2020

Abattoir post-mortem conditions guide

Disease conditions recorded at post-mortem inspection often lead to financial loss of the carcase value

4 March 2020

New CT traits for sheep

Over the last 20 years, more than 10,000 lambs have been scanned using Computed Tomography (CT).

4 March 2020

Beef Carcase Traits

Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) are now available to beef producers for carcase traits derived from abattoir data.

1 March 2022

Manor Farm Dorchester (2017 - 2021)

Bertie farms a herd of 140 Aberdeen Angus and Hereford cattle with a flock of 1200 ewes in Dorchester, Dorset.

4 March 2020

Healthy calf rearing system checklist

This checklist aims to provide a structured approach to assess a calf rearing system.

11 December 2020

North York Moors Swaledale Breeders Operational Group

The North York Moors Swaledale Breeders are a group of upland farmers who are looking to improve the carcase traits of their Swaledale sheep flocks and have secured EIP AGRI funding to set up what is known as an Operational Group.

18 September 2025

Food standards and trade deals

What rules on regulations mean for UK trade policy

1 March 2022

Manor Farm Cirencester (2017 - 2021)

David farms a herd of 60 South Devon and Sussex X Salers cows and breeds his own replacements in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

2 March 2020

Beef & Lamb Market Update - March 2020

In the latest edition, market analyst Jennie Tanner talks about the latest trends for beef and lamb. Lamb prices continue to be strong recently, while cattle prices have remained under pressure.