Content related to the topic: beef

3 July 2026

How important are named breeds to the consumer? Beef market update

We take a look at which beef breeds are most popular on pack, how consumers perceive them, and how this links to cattle supplies.

1 July 2026

Red meat retail performance - 14 June 2026

Red meat retail data for the weeks ending 14 June 2026

1 July 2026

How has the Middle East conflict affected demand in the UK and globally?

The piece explores the Middle East conflict's effect on sector demand, both for UK domestic exports and global trade flows.

1 July 2026

Impact of Australia and Brazil’s diminishing beef quota into China: Beef market update

With Australia and Brazil reaching the ceiling of China’s safeguarding quota, we explore the potential solutions and impacts on the UK.

29 July 2026

Dorset: Summer beef meeting

Performance and the low-input suckler cow – where numbers meet nature.

25 June 2026

Latest BCMS data shows cattle under 12 months numbers start to grow: Beef market update

The latest British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) data from April 2026 shows the number of young cattle on farms is starting to rise.

15 September 2026

North Yorkshire: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Learn about growing multi-species swards and herbal leys, and how they can improve livestock performance and boost economic return

19 June 2026

Australia remains a key player on the global beef and lamb markets: Beef and lamb market update

Australian beef production reached record highs, while lamb output fell through the first few months of this year. We explore the latest trends in the market and the impact on the UK.

17 June 2026

Agricultural price index: How the conflict in the Middle East has affected input prices on farms in the UK

With conflict in the Middle East escalating towards the end of February, we look at how these global shocks have filtered through into changing costs on farms.

25 August 2026

Cumbria: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Learn about growing multi-species swards and herbal leys, and how they can improve livestock performance and boost economic return

10 June 2026

What’s happening in New Zealand’s B&L markets and how is it influencing UK imports? Beef and lamb market update

Strong farmgate prices have been seen across both beef and lamb in NZ in recent months.

18 June 2026

Beef and Lamb tools

Use these tools to help with everything from farm business costs to choosing the right cover crop for your farm.