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Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

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Key role for cover crops on NI farms

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Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Production is forecast to continue to decline in several important sheep producing areas including the UK, continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

As markets wind up for the year, they look to be continuing their downward trend and oilseed rape is at some of its lowest prices of the year.

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UK lamb numbers on 1 June 2025 lowest since 1984

UK lamb numbers on 1 June 2025 lowest since 1984

The sheep flock was 2% lower on 1 June 2025 with a decline in breeding ewe numbers feeding in to lower lamb production forecasts for 2026.

NEWS 10 December 2025

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

Despite UK shoppers increasing their spend, the rising retail price of beef means that they are getting less product.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Sheep Trends: trade stuck at €7.80/kg base

Sheep Trends: trade stuck at €7.80/kg base

There is no signs of any extra life in the trade, with the opposite a more accurate reflection and factories showing less interest in sheep for next week.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

Malting price is not good at present. We look at factors affecting markets and profits at present, such as fertiliser and oil.

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Grain Trends: big supplies keep prices from jumping

Grain Trends: big supplies keep prices from jumping

Large global supplies of grain are one of the main factors keeping grain prices down at present.

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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