Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

14 July 2021

UK beef imports lower, but why?

Much attention has been paid to UK exports so far this year, which have been increasing in volume, but at lower prices. But, what has been happening on the import side, and perhaps more importantly why?

14 July 2021

Cattle numbers decline in Great Britain

The GB cattle population as at 1 October 2019 fell compared to last year.

14 July 2021

Opportunities for South American beef in a no deal

Around 75,000 tonnes of beef that currently comes in tariff free, either from within the EU or from outside it under a specific quota, could now be subject to tariffs.

13 July 2021

How much value does a store lamb gain?

Profits of course are not determined by selling prices alone, cost management plays an equal role.

13 July 2021

What is the potential profitability of store lambs this year?

With a current GB auction market store lamb price of around £57/head, how much room is there for store buyers to add value?

18 December 2024

Sheep industry overview of 2018

A look back at the sheep sector in 2018

14 July 2021

China and African Swine Fever - its effect on global beef and lamb prices

China has upped its protein imports since an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) last year, but what effect has this had on farmgate prices around the world?

13 January 2020

Webinar: How is 'health' evolving?

The way consumers view health is changing and one size does not fit all.

4 October 2024

Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership

Research Project

11 March 2025

Sheep Health and Welfare Group (SHAWG)

An independent group that meets to collaboratively address relevant sheep health and welfare issues.

9 January 2020

Future of Skills launch at OFC

The NFU's Next Generation Forum and AHDB today hosted a fringe event at the prestigious Oxford Farming Conference to help launch a new multi-agency vision to transform the skills landscape.

8 January 2020

Developments in the GB cattle herd

Market analyst Jennie discusses the changes that have taken place in the breeding herd, what this might mean for production and what has been happening to different breeds in Great Britain’s cattle herd.