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MARKETS AND TRENDS

Farm business outlook 2022: Pig sector must focus on consumer

A radical rethink about the way the British pig sector operates is urgently needed to help reverse the crippling losses that producers now face. For too long, the industry has…

BUSINESS

Review insurance cover in light of high stock values

The increase in livestock values over the past year means many farm businesses run the risk of being underinsured if they suffer theft or other insured loss. Mike Clementson, a…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Rule reminder: Best practice when trading livestock remotely

Farmers who purchase livestock in private trades should find out all they can about the animals before agreeing to a sale to maximise their chance of a refund if they…

BUSINESS

What are the prospects for the UK meat industry post-Brexit?

Brexit offers opportunities to exploit the potential of British red meat production. But overcoming trade barriers, investing in processing capacity and meeting market requirements will take time and a change…

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PIGS

Opportunities remain in pig industry despite challenges

Rising feed costs and volatile prices are just some of the difficulties plaguing pig producers over recent months. Below, Rob Mutimer, chairman of the National Pig Association (NPA), shares his…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Analysis: How livestock auctions fit in today's meat markets

There is a certain nostalgia associated with trading livestock at a live mart – it is, after all, a system that has operated well for more than 200 years. But…

POULTRY

Outlook 2022: Risks and rewards ahead for poultry sector

Better branding of poultry products is needed to make them more attractive and easily understood by consumers, according to the annual Andersons Outlook report. Vertical integration of the poultry supply…

TAKING STOCK

Beef and lamb markets: Will record-breaking prices continue?

Farming has become much more expensive in the past 12 months, but will record-breaking prices continue to cover across-the-board inflation? Rising input costs resulted from a hike in fuel prices,…

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News

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Lamb market outlook mixed as retail demand and grass falter

Lamb prices are up almost £1/kg deadweight on the year. The GB new-season lamb SQQ averaged 645.9p/kg deadweight for the week ending 9 July, up 8p/kg on the previous week.…

TAKING STOCK

Beef supply key as factories target 420p/kg deadweight

Cattle supplies may be too tight to allow base price cuts to reach the 420p/kg-mark processors have targeted later this summer, Farmers Weekly has learned. Plans to gouge 25p/kg off…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Cost-of-living crisis hits meat consumption

The cost-of-living crisis is expected to lead to more consumers cutting back on the amount of meat they buy. Consumer insight research by AHDB predicts a downturn in retail sales…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Growth in beef and lamb exports supports farmgate prices

Exports of UK lamb and beef rose during the first four months of 2022, according to latest figures. Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales) said analysis of HMRC trade data…

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OTHER POULTRY

Video: Strong demand but high costs for turkey sector this year

On-farm growers have faced a multitude of challenges this year, of which rising feed costs and access to labour have been the biggest. At the time they were placing orders…

BUSINESS

Video: Wagyu beef market - tradition and change in Japan

The story of Japan’s famed Wagyu beef is a complex and evolving one. We travelled to Japan to find out more about how this premium product is faring in a…

LIVESTOCK

Video: Tough times for sheep farmers at Welshpool market

Last year was tough for sheep farmers and with the potential loss of EU markets and pressure from climate change lobbyists, this year looks set to be no easier. We…

BUSINESS

Video: How the industry is fighting red meat myths

From being accused of being unhealthy to harming the environment, the red meat industry has bad publicity thrown at it from all corners of the media. But there is a…

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