Beef
Named beef breeds accounted for 2.6% of all retail beef sales in the UK over the past year, equivalent to 15,700t.
Agri-Business
Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering, according to AHDB.
Arable
The return of extreme, hot weather to many parts of Europe and the US has put some upward pressure on grain prices over the last few days.
N.Ireland
A dry spring has reduced crop condition ratings across much of the UK, although winter cereals and oilseed rape remain in a strong position.
Younger cattle numbers are beginning to rise on farms in Great Britain (GB), latest figures from the British Cattle Movement Service show.
There is general agreement amongst agronomists that the recent rains came at the right time for winter wheat crops across the UK.
There was a sharp (12%) year-on-year fall in the area of barley for harvest 2026 in Great Britain (GB), according to AHDB.
Schemes
AHDB announced its new tool that aims to provide "bespoke support" for farmers hoping to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme.
Dairy
Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the Irish dairy herd grew last year, but it is a different story in Britain.
While restaurants in the UK have started to expand their menus, the proportion of red meat options available is still down.
The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board has confirmed a general decline in the condition of combinable crops in the UK.
AHDB is confirming the continuing commitment of GB compounders to barley as a constituent of livestock rations.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has published updated 2025/2026 projections for grain supply and usage in the UK.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is projecting a decline in global wheat production levels for 2026/2027.
The rise of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs is creating both challenges and opportunities for red meat consumption, according to the AHDB
AHDB confirmed that is 'Let's Eat Balanced' campaign will continue following an ASA investigation of a complaint.
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that world grain markets are continuing to gather momentum.
Beef mince 'continues to hold its place at the centre of British family meals' despite a steady rise in price over the past year, AHDB said.
May 2026 wheat futures increased by £3/t in the seven days culminating on Friday (April 17), according to AHDB.
Milk supplies remain too far ahead of processing capacity in Great Britain, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said.
AHDB has described its Farm Data Exchange system as both "technically viable and strongly supported", following the end of its pilot.
Milk deliveries in the EU increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-on-year, which increased the production of dairy products,
AHDB is confirming that the majority of winter barley crops are looking well across most regions of the UK.
