Beef & Lamb
13 July 2021
During July, UK lamb kill recorded strong growth, largely driven by Eid-al-Adha. In the month 1.27 million lambs came forwards, up 17% (183,000 head) on-the-year and 29% (286,000 head) higher than in June 2020.
13 July 2021
Recent industry reports indicate the current beef supply in Ireland is tight. The latest data suggests this is the case, but for how long could the tighter situation remain?
13 July 2021
During the most recent week liveweight finished lamb prices have been relatively steady week-on-week. In the week ended 12 August, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ fell just 0.5p, to 214.92p/kg.
30 January 2024
In Q2 2020, births to dairy dams recorded a decline of 1.2% on the year, as a result of tighter calving windows.
14 July 2021
Prices rose across all cattle markets in the week ending 8 August.
13 July 2021
During the week ending 5 August the GB liveweight NSL SQQ fell by 9p week-on-week to 215.42/kg.
6 August 2020
The latest edition of Ruminant News (formerly known as Bulletin) for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download now.
13 July 2021
Average store lamb prices are currently at exceptionally high levels, averaging close to £70/head. Strong finished prices are undeniably playing a role in supporting prices.
14 July 2021
The EU has long been an attractive market for major beef exporters around the world. So far this year usage of the available quotas has been lower.
14 July 2021
Deadweight cattle prices rose again this week, with prime prices up across the board as supplies continued to tighten
14 July 2021
Trade data from the world’s biggest beef exporters, show year on year increases in volumes, but at falling prices.
31 July 2020
Our analyst Hannah Clarke discusses how beef production, trade and consumption might perform in 2020 and 2021.
