Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

6 November 2025

Beef market update: taking stock of the beef price

We examine the scale of change in GB cattle prices, and assess the potential future direction.

19 May 2025

Livestock farmers urged to plan ahead for dry weather

We are asking livestock farmers to assess their feed requirements now because of the continuing dry weather.

16 May 2025

Lamb outlook production update: Revised forecast points to higher production in 2025

Total sheep meat production for 2025 is expected to total 276,000 tonnes, up 4% on the year, driven by a larger carryover of lambs from 2024.

17 December 2025

Impact of UK-US deal on UK agriculture

On 8 May 2025, an Economic Prosperity Deal between the UK and USA was announced. We examine the potential implications of this agreement on UK agriculture.

2 December 2025

Convenience meals and premium products boost out-of-home market

Changing consumer trends over the last few years are reshaping the out-of-home market. We explore what's driving growth and decline across foodservice channels.

7 May 2025

Lamb market update: Why haven't prices risen for Easter?

We examine what's behind the lamb price in 2025.

6 May 2025

Warm weather impacts the risk of Barber’s pole worm

Why you need to be on the lookout for signs of Barber's pole worm.

6 May 2025

Guard against nematodirus in lambs

How to use a risk assessment and forecasting tool to guard against nematodirus in lambs.

9 May 2025

Beef and lamb February trade update: Value of beef exports rise in line with growing UK beef price as volumes ease

Using the first two months of UK beef and lamb trade data, this article recaps UK exports during this period and monitors imports of beef and lamb and their origins.

6 August 2025

Diseases affecting beef cattle

Learn about the impact of disease on welfare, productivity and profitability.

19 August 2025

Diseases affecting sheep

Learn about the impact of disease on welfare, productivity and profitability.

24 April 2025

What could the impact of President Trump’s tariffs be on the UK beef and lamb markets?

We examine the current state of play of UK-US trade, and the potential impact of tariffs.