Content related to the sectors: beef-lamb

2 February 2024

Suffolk sheep − Bred for commercial sheep production

The UK breeds sheep using world-leading terminal sire genetics and has some of the best tools for measuring and analysing sheep in the world. This booklet, produced by Signet Breeding Services, outlines how Suffolk breeders can get involved with performance recording their flock and the tools available.

1 February 2024

Joint-ill in lambs

Learn how to prevent and treat joint infections in young lambs

18 June 2024

Characteristics of top-performing farms 2024

Learn what sets the highest-performing farms apart from the rest.

1 December 2023

Funding Your Future: your Beef & Lamb sector questions answered

Answers to Beef & Lamb levy payer questions about Funding Your Future

17 April 2024

Understanding the Qurbani market

The information contained in this guide will help answer some questions on following best practice for the Qurbani market.

20 November 2023

Market access prioritisation report 2023

We work to increase access to new overseas markets and opportunities for UK producers.

6 August 2026

Market access prioritisation report 2025

We work to increase access to new overseas markets for UK producers.

29 January 2026

Annual Health and Welfare Review: resources for vets

Resources for vets and vet-led teams with official and practical guidance for carrying out Annual Health and Welfare Reviews

19 October 2026

Bluetongue

Bluetongue is a non-contagious, viral disease affecting domestic and wild ruminants (primarily sheep and including cattle and goats), that is transmitted by insects, particularly biting midges.

14 August 2026

Stacking options for SFI 2026: Beef and lamb

Weigh up the SFI stacking scenarios for beef and lamb.

12 August 2026

SFI 2026 Stacking scenarios: Beef and lamb – total income by action

Supporting data for the SFI 2026 beef and lamb stacking analysis, showing the estimated net income generated by individual actions on two model farm types.

24 September 2026

Stacking options for SFI

2023 analysis of SFI stacking options