A decline in GB Pig Prices Linked to Reduced Domestic Demand
Pig prices in Great Britain are experiencing a downward trend, raising questions about the contributing factors. One key element identified is the decrease in domestic demand for pork products. Reduced Domestic Appetite for Pork In recent years, consumer behaviour in Great Britain has shown a decline in appetite for pork products. This reduced domestic demand […]
UK Beef and Lamb Trade Update: August Sees Rise in Sheep Meat Imports
The latest trade data for UK beef and lamb for the month of August has been released by HMRC, revealing some noteworthy trends in both imports and exports. Sheep Meat Imports Experience Unprecedented Rise For the first time in 2023, the UK has seen an uptick in sheep meat imports, registering a total of 4,300 […]
UK Beef and Lamb Production: September Data Indicates Reduced Output
Key Points Beef Production Trends As per the statistics released by the Department for Environment (DoE), Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), beef production in the UK for September 2023 stood at 70,700 tonnes. This marks a 4% decrease compared to August 2023 and a 2% decline when compared to September 2022. In terms of slaughter […]
Year-on-Year Rise in Irish Food Production Marred by Quarterly Slip
Fresh figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in Ireland offer a complex narrative for the nation’s food production landscape. While a 5.6% increase was recorded for the June to August 2023 period compared to the same months in the previous year, the sector also registered a 2.3% dip when set against the immediate preceding […]
Canadian Meat Industry Questions UK’s Role in Pacific Trade Pact, Sparks Public Campaign
In a move that has raised eyebrows across sectors, Canada’s beef and red meat industry is actively rallying citizens to question the United Kingdom’s recent inclusion in the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Spearheaded by the Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Meat Council, and National Cattle Feeders’ Association, a campaign named “Say No To […]
Weekly Grain Market Trends: Factors Influencing Prices
Market Overview Grain prices have seen fluctuations this week, with UK feed wheat futures for November 2023 closing at £184.00 per tonne, a decrease of £2.55 from the start of the week. Similarly, futures for November 2024 closed at £198.55 per tonne, down by £2.50. Meanwhile, Paris rapeseed futures for November 2023 closed at €419.75 […]
UK Explores Lamb Export Prospects in Kuwait Trade Mission
A recent trade mission to Kuwait has opened doors for UK lamb exporters, particularly in the Middle East’s halal sector. The delegation, comprising ten representatives from seven organisations, aimed to establish partnerships with local Kuwaiti companies and importers. The mission aligns with the UK’s new export strategy, Beyond Borders, and underscores the importance of strengthening […]
Gene Editing Produces Chickens Unaffected by Avian Flu
In an unprecedented scientific stride, a research group has engineered chickens that are not susceptible to avian influenza, widely known as bird flu. Utilising state-of-the-art genetic manipulation methods, the goal is to alleviate the burden of this infectious ailment, which has been a recurring challenge for poultry producers. Innovative Genetic Approaches The team harnessed the […]
Year-on-Year Rise in Irish Food Production Marred by Quarterly Slip
Fresh figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) in Ireland offer a complex narrative for the nation’s food production landscape. While a 5.6% increase was recorded for the June to August 2023 period compared to the same months in the previous year, the sector also registered a 2.3% dip when set against the immediate preceding […]
Fine-Tuning Cows for a Grazing-Based System: A Shift Towards Sustainable Dairy Farming
Introduction David Homer, a lifelong tenant farmer, along with his sons Chris and Geoff, have embarked on a transformative journey in dairy farming. They have shifted their focus from high-yield Holstein cows to a more sustainable, grazing-based system at their new tenancy at Warren Farm, near Marlborough and the Wiltshire Downs. The New Farming Approach […]
