Beef & Lamb

10 October 2025

A successful grazing system depends on allocating good-quality grass to meet the animals' requirements.

15 August 2019

Recently published articles have examined the potential impact issues such as tariffs/non-tariff measures (NTMs) could have on the beef and sheep industry, following on from a report compiled by The Andersons Centre. However, those were short-term estimates of the impact on prices. How the industry will react will be the biggest game changer.

10 October 2025

Infrastructure is key to setting up a simple paddock system. If you spend time initially in setting up the infrastructure, the movement of cattle and the creation of paddocks will be a lot simpler in the long term.

10 October 2025

Maintaining good soil health is essential to optimise production from both grazing and silage swards. In this section, you’ll find out how to assess your soil and see how beef farmer, Johnny Haimes uses his nutrient management plan.

30 August 2024

In April AHDB Beef & Lamb enlisted the support of Spencer Matthews and a squad of mummy bloggers to help showcase beef and lamb’s relevance to a modern and healthy lifestyle

29 October 2019

Good grazing management aims to make the most of the grass that grows. The aim is to prevent plants getting to the fourth-leaf stage and dying.

5 August 2019

2 August 2019

Autumn can be the best time for grassland reseeds, bringing all the benefits of sward rejuvenation at what is often the most convenient time on the farm. However, whether it will repay the substantial investment – around £600/ha (£240/acre) for ploughing, tilling and sowing depends on both the existing sward’s productivity and how well the reseed is done.

16 August 2019

The latest edition of The Bulletin for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download now.

28 September 2023

We love how easy and versatile lamb is to cook with. We love how it brings the family together for a quick and tasty midweek meal through to Sunday lunch gatherings.

6 August 2019

A No Deal Brexit will have a substantial impact on beef and sheepmeat trade, whilst the impact of a Brexit Deal is likely to be relatively minor.

2 September 2019

Deadline: 2 September 2019