Content related to the topic: beef-lamb

5 January 2024

UK Beef trade update: Exports and imports show uplift in October but still down against 2022

UK beef exports strengthen in October, but remain below last years levels

8 January 2024

Sheep population: Defra’s June census shows continued shrinking of the UK sheep flock

Defra census figures recorded the UK sheep flock at 31.8 million head as of 1 June 2023, down 4.1% on the previous year.

22 December 2023

UK cattle population update – fewer youngstock, while 2023 sees the greatest drop in breeding herd in over 10 years

We explore the most recent cattle population data from Defra and BCMS

21 December 2023

Beef market monthly update: November 2023

A round up of key beef headlines.

21 December 2023

Lamb market monthly update: November 2023

A roundup of the lamb markets for November 2023

21 December 2023

Sheep market update: a look into the Australia FTA

Australia have allocated 4,144 tonnes of sheep meat under the TRQ from the end of May to December. This is around the five-year average for total imports from Australia.

14 December 2023

EU beef and lamb market update: tighter supplies support prices

• EU cattle prices have grown in recent weeks, as supplies remain tight. The GB premium to Irish steers sits at 77p.

8 December 2023

Beef market update: Store cattle prices soften but trade historically firm

Stores remain a firm trade for the time of year. We review the latest price movements.

2 January 2024

Are cost conscious consumers still reaching for ready meals?

While prepared meals are an occasional choice for most, we see these meals play a role in 90% of consumers diets in 2023.

30 November 2023

Beef and lamb update: production grows as Christmas nears

Beef production grew in October to 82,100 tonnes, up 14% from September. Production of sheep meat grew 10% from September to 25,200 tonnes.

23 November 2023

Lamb market monthly update: October 2023

A round up of the lamb markets for October 2023.

23 November 2023

Beef market monthly update: October 2023

A round up of key beef market headlines.