Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

30 October 2026

Higher carcase weights support Q3 production: Beef & lamb market update

Reductions in cattle and sheep slaughterings have continued throughout 2026 as tighter livestock supplies and structural changes limit availability. Despite lower prime cattle throughput, heavier carcase weights have helped maintain UK beef production broadly in line with last year. In contrast, a sharper fall in sheep slaughterings during Q3 has led to lower lamb production, although higher carcase weights have partially offset the decline in available stock.

13 January 2027

GREATsoils: Know your soil, know your options

Find out how soil assessment can support better farm management decisions.

30 October 2026

Flock rebuild on horizon: Australia sheep market update

Australia's sheep sector is showing early signs of recovery following several challenging years, with improved seasonal conditions supporting flock rebuilding and producer confidence. We examine the latest market outlook from Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and consider the potential implications for the UK market.

27 October 2026

Your soil, your business, your goals: Where am I now?

Explore our practical soil-related resources and use them to improve productivity, efficiency and resilience on your farm.

23 October 2026

Too hot to BBQ? How consumers adapted to a scorching summer 2026

Summer 2026 was one of the hottest on record. At the same time, cost-of-living concerns started to rise again. Despite this, meat, fish and poultry (MFP) outperformed total grocery performance.

21 October 2026

Red meat retail performance - 4 October 2026

In the 12 weeks to 4 October 2026, red meat retail volumes declined overall (-1.9% year-on-year).

5 November 2026

NSA Central Region Field Day

The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, in partnership with NSA Central Region, invites you to a free Sheep Industry Field Day at the Lincolnshire Showground.

16 October 2026

Latest Agri Market Outlooks expect tightening supplies to continue to shape markets

Our updated Agri Market Outlooks for the beef and lamb, dairy and pork sectors highlight the continued influence of tightening livestock supplies.

21 October 2026

Bluetongue virus update – fertility impact

During this webinar, we will share the latest updates on animal fertility and the current bluetongue virus situation.

5 November 2026

Northumberland: Suckler beef – stronger herds for stronger returns

Join us to look at how the suckler beef sector can remain profitable, efficient and sustainable for the future.

13 October 2026

Australian beef market update: Record production meets growing market access challenges

Australia's cattle sector is on track for another year of strong production, supported by a productive national herd, record feedlot utilisation and global demand for beef. Diverse export markets are expected to drive exports to a second consecutive record in 2026. We explore what this means for the UK.

8 October 2026

New genomic breeding values help sheep producers accelerate flock improvement

AHDB Signet launches genomic breeding values for maternal sheep breeds, giving breeders earlier and more reliable information to accelerate genetic improvement.