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Unprecedented farmgate prices for beef and lower feed costs sees Meadow Farm forecast to make its largest-ever margin from production. 

Domestic milk deliveries have been comfortably ahead of last year’s production since the start of the milk year.  However, with

Domestic milk production continues to be strong as the milk-to-feed-price ratio remains favourable.  The AHDB is reporting GB milk deliveries

In its latest Outlook for the pig meat market, the AHDB is forecasting UK pig meat production for 2025 to

The AHDB has updated its Outlook for the beef market in 2025.  Annual production is now forecast to reduce by

Further to our article in June (see https://abcbooks.co.uk/bluetongue-movement-of-livestock/) Wales and Scotland have announced changes to their Bluetongue movement restrictions as

Twelve businesses across England and Northern Ireland have secured approval to export British pork to Mexico.  With consumption in Mexico’s

From 13th August the Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025 (FDOP 2025) came into force.  The new rules are aimed

Milk deliveries through the second quarter of the calendar year have been strong.  According to the AHDB, GB deliveries were

Defra has published a Foot and Mouth Disease Control Strategy for Great Britain.  The policy paper establishes a comprehensive disease

Beef Prime cattle prices fell through May and most of June, but since the beginning of July have stabilised.  The

With the Bluetongue Restriction Zone in England expanding to cover the whole of the country from 1st July, those who

Record milk output during the spring has seen the AHDB increase its GB production forecast for the 2025/26 milk year. 

Beef After increasing week-on-week since the turn of the year, prime cattle prices have been falling through May and June. 

In a major boost to the UK’s beef industry, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has downgraded the UK’s

Defra has annonced it will be introducing changes to cattle identification, registration and reporting over the next couple of years. 

Defra has announced the Bluetongue Virus restricted zone will be extended from 1st July 2025 to cover the whole of

The Welsh Red Meat Levy Board – Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) has launched an online survey to allow farmers to

Milk production remains elevated.  Estimates for May show UK deliveries are running about 6.9% ahead of last year.  Furthermore, organic

The Scottish Government has confirmed Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2024 payments commenced earlier in the month with the

Beef The GB farmgate beef price has eased slightly, but remains at unprecedented highs.  Values in all categories have generally

The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted from Thursday

Beef The beef farmgate price continues to break records.  The GB All-Steer deadweight price for the week ending 19th April

The UK dairy sector is experiencing a surge in output.  Latest figures from Defra show UK milk production for March