Content related to the topic: beef

14 July 2021

Feed markets look to global harvests for incentives: Feed market report

Feed markets have taken a breather over February, with grain prices falling from January highs.

14 July 2021

Cow prices show typical seasonal uplift, prime prices lose ground

In the week ending 20 February, the all-prime average GB deadweight cattle price fell by 1.2p on the week to average 373.2p/kg.

14 July 2021

Smaller US cattle herd, 2021 production and trade prospects

The number of all cattle and calves in the US on 1 January totalled 93.6 million head, largely unchanged on the year.

14 July 2021

How did the pandemic affect UK beef trade in 2020?

Let’s take a look at how imports and exports of beef fared during what was an unforgettable year.

14 July 2021

Australian beef sector forecast

Cattle supply is expected to tighten in 2021, as producers retain more breeding stock to rebuild their herds.

14 July 2021

Prime cattle prices drop back week-on-week but remain up on year

In the week ending 13 February, the GB all prime average cattle price dropped down by 2.4p on the previous week to average 374.4p/kg. The measure is now above the price achieved for the same week last year by 41.1p/kg.

28 January 2022

Ruminant News - Spring 2021

Ruminant News (formerly known as Bulletin) for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download now.

14 July 2021

UK beef production lower in January

UK beef production in January was 3% lower than the same month last year, at 76,400 tonnes.

14 July 2021

Irish beef: what's the current picture, and the outlook for 2021?

A round-up of Irish beef production, trade and prices, and the outlook for the coming year.

14 July 2021

Mixed movements in GB prime cattle markets

In the week ending 6 February, the GB all prime average dropped back marginally for the second week in a row.

30 January 2024

How the current high feed prices are impacting on livestock sectors

The impact of rising feed costs across livestock sectors is starting to be noticed as the cost of on-farm feeding could put pressure on farm margins later in the year. With a bullish outlook for global grain markets due to relatively tight supply, there is concern that high prices are likely to remain in the coming months.

14 July 2021

Steers outweigh heifers in 2020 carcase weight breakdown

During 2020, the average weight of steers coming forward continues to be higher than heifers in GB abattoirs.