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Further EU cattle declines to keep high floor under beef prices

The Commission expects to see further reductions in cattle numbers across the EU – which will keep beef prices high for the rest of 2026.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Further EU cattle declines to keep high floor under beef prices

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Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

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Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

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Harvest continues at pace as oilseed rape performs well

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Hot weather sees bluetongue cases on the rise in England

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The 2026 to 2027 season for the bluetongue virus began on 1 July, with 15 animals testing positive for the disease after displaying clinical signs.

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Roadside ragwort: who has a duty to control it?

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Five-star rams deliver time and time again

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Reader photos: share your farming photos with us

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