British red meat’s world-class reputation has been showcased as part of a drive to build on the growing appetite for it in Japan. Last week, senior Japanese buyers, importers and trade media headed to ...

Our latest Planting and Variety Survey, the first post-planting estimates of GB cropped areas for harvest 2026, reveals a marked change in the balance of crops planted across the UK in 2026, with the ...

Key points The geopolitical backdrop to UK cereal supply and demand estimates has changed since the last estimates were made in March, adding complexity to markets, supply chains and forecasting.

The European Commission has released their summer 2026 short-term outlook. This article dissects the key statistics and forecasts for the beef, lamb and pork sectors. EU domestic red meat production ...

We are pleased to confirm our Let’s Eat Balanced campaign will continue to inform consumers about the benefits of red meat and dairy as part of a healthy, balanced diet, following the conclusion of an ...

GLP-1 weight loss drugs, originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, are becoming more of a household name and are making headlines for general weight loss support GLP-1 medications ...

Defra has recently released UK population data for the 1 December 2025 that shows continued contraction in the UK cattle herd and sheep flock. We dig into the data and explore implications. Figure 1 ...

On Friday 27 March, we started publishing weekly fertiliser prices to provide transparent and reliable market information in response to impacts from the Middle East conflict. Fertiliser prices were ...

According to the latest Quarterra market report, milk production in Latin America showed strong growth through the 2025 year end, led by Argentina. The International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN) ...

Oil prices have been sitting around $100 a barrel over the past week; however strikes on gas plants have caused prices to increase to $110 a barrel on 19 March Gas prices, which are a key driver of ...

Beef was the only red meat to see volume declines this period. Over the past 12 weeks, volume sales of beef have declined by 6.7% (-9.2 thousand tonnes). This is due to price increases in retail, with ...

Find out how the rise of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) weight-loss drug usage could unlock significant opportunities, as well as challenges, for the dairy industry. Around 4.1% of GB households are ...