UK beef production fell by 4% on the month in August Average prime cattle carcase weights increased slightly to 350 kg, an uplift of 2.3 kg compared to July UK sheep meat production for August 2025 ...

Total UK dairy export volume for H1 2025 increased by 2.5% at 688,800t and value for H1 2025 increased by 20% at £1.1bn Exports were boosted by a volume increase in exports of milk powders, whey and ...

Retail beef inflation reached 9.1% in May 2025, leading to a decline in total beef volumes of -2.5%, equating to a loss of -3,300 tonnes of beef (Worldpanel by Numerator UK, 12 w/e 18 May 2025). This ...

Strong global demand predictions are encouraging for UK export prospects. According to the OECD/FAO Agricultural Outlook, global demand for fresh dairy products is projected to increase in the coming ...

A comprehensive review of ergot management evidence has strengthened AHDB's guidance to help UK farmers reduce disease pressure, limit crop infection and keep clean grain clean. The ADAS-led review ...

We have secured a number of 12-month licences for pig farmers to access the advanced Biocheck tool – a biosecurity assessment that supports disease prevention on farms. This tool is intended for farms ...

In our latest survey of milk buyers, it is estimated that there were 7,040 dairy producers in GB as of April 2025. An estimated loss of 160 producers since the previous survey in October. When ...

As anticipated, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will see a 2.7% reduction in overall spending over the five-year review period, 2024/29. Despite this cut, Defra is ...

We have partnered with Livetec Systems Ltd. to deliver a series of hands-on contingency planning workshops for African swine fever (ASF). The face-to-face sessions, run in conjunction with the NPA and ...

The FDOM regulations were designed to improve fairness and transparency of milk contracts between purchasers and producers. DEFRA guidance lists the minimum requirements: Clear terms around pricing ...

UK feed wheat futures (May-25) fell marginally yesterday (£0.20/t) to close at £168.80/t. The Nov-25 contract ended the session at £187.25/t, unchanged from Tuesday’s close. Old crop domestic futures ...

The latest BCMS figures record the GB milking herd at 1.62 million head, as of the 1 January 2025. This is the lowest January month on record and a 0.9% decline compared to the same month the previous ...