Beef and Lamb Matters Blog

11th May 2016: Meat and Ageing: The Facts

27th April 2016: Beefing up menus during Great British Beef Week
20th April 2016: Why events are vital to AHDB work
13th April 2016: RamCompare project update
6th April 2016: Nematodirus – are you aware of the risk to your farm?

30th March 2016: Beef & lamb - ‘Meating’ the need for convenience
23rd March 2016: How much meat should we eat
16th March 2016: Quality Standard Mark takes centre stage in France
9th March 2016: How beef and lamb exports add value to the sector
3rd March 2016: How to make the most of the your beef    

26th February 2016: Minimising losses at calving
17th February 2016: Meeting target spec essential to maximise returns
11th February 2016: Market development’s vital role for beef & lamb sector in focus at Outlook 2016
3rd February 2016: What will the beef price do in 2016?

27th January 2016: Why it’s important for livestock to be clean when going to slaughter
20th January 2016: Marketing activity in the spotlight at Northern Conference
13th January 2016: Exports vital role for the sheep meat sector
6th January 2016: What's next for AHDB Beef & Lamb?

30th December 2015: How livestock farming benefits from a scientific approach
23rd December 2015: What happened in beef and lamb in 2015?
16th December 2015: How do we reduce the environmental impact of livestock production?
9th December 2015: Progressive groups present opportunities for beef and lamb farmers
3rd December 2015: What can AHDB Beef & Lamb do for you?

25th November 2015: French embassy hosts QSM beef and lamb at restaurant guide launch
19th November 2015: Grassroots approach to putting beef and lamb on the global menu
12th November 2015: New industry bovine TB resources launched
5th November 2015: Outlook for beef and lamb in focus at conference

28th October 2015: Red meat’s crucial role in a healthy balanced diet
22nd October 2015: Feeding cattle over winter – how webinars are spreading expert advice to farmers
14th October 2015: Food and Farming Minister puts prospects for beef and lamb exports in focus at Anuga
7th October 2015: Red meat in the diet: what you need to know Red meat in the diet: what you need to know

30th September 2015: Beef & Lamb TV keeps industry in the picture with key information
23rd September 2015: Team GB pipped to victory in the ultimate butchers challenge
16th September 2015: Red meat marketing: A world of innovation
9th September 2015: How future technologies can revolutionise farming
3rd September 2015: The ‘Scrum Downer’ – the ultimate Rugby World Cup beef snack

26th August 2015: Why beef and sheep meat exports remain vital to the industry
19th August 2015: Why worm management is so important in livestock production
12th August 2015: A day in the life of AHDB Beef & Lamb's south east regional manager
5th August 2015: How we promote quality assured beef and lamb

30th July 2015: Thin is in for steak cuts
22nd July 2015: Serbian livestock production: what can we learn about calf welfare?
15th July 2015: Livestock Event showcase for new AHDB branding
6th July 2015: Strong Sterling keeps lamb prices under enormous pressure
1st July 2015: How big data can help beef and sheep producers

24th June 2015: Highlighting opportunities in the Halal Sector for sheep meat
18th June 2015: A vision for the future of the beef and lamb sector
10th June 2015: EBLEX becomes AHDB Beef and Lamb
3rd June 2015: Understanding the potential of the Japanese market for beef and lamb exports

27th May 2015: Why industry events are so useful for the farming community
22nd May 2015: Offering convenience to farmers through the Herd Management Calendar
13th May 2015: How does EBLEX help the beef and lamb sector?
8th May 2015: Eating meat and caring for the environment

30th April 2015: Celebrating the quality and excellence of homegrown steak
24th April 2015: Quenching the global appetite for beef and lamb
15th April 2015: The most important place to start...the soil
8th April 2015: The ever-changing consumer
1st April 2015: AHDB at work in Brussels for beef and lamb

25th March 2015: How to keep the independent butcher buoyant
18th March 2015: Halal Seminar aims to keep debate well informed
12th March 2015: Setting the standard for beef and lamb
4th March 2015: Efficient and sustainable beef and lamb production in the UK

26th February 2015: Educating consumers and trade about beef and lamb in Paris
18th February 2015: Future for agriculture in focus at Outlook 2015
13th February 2015: Future of upland farming takes centre stage

29th January 2015: Banging the drum for beef and lamb
15th January 2015: Have you dialled into our BRP beef teleconference?
9th January 2015: £1.75 million feed efficiency project unveiled at Oxford Farming Conference

24th December 2014: The ups and downs of 2014 and outlook for 2015
17th December 2014: Beefing up the Christmas Menu
11th December 2014: Postgraduate seminar showcases young scientific talent
4th December 2014: Video proving a useful tool on the farm

27th November 2014: A simple but effective approach to scab
19th November 2014: Why the China prize adds up for beef and lamb
12th November 2014: Online opportunities for beef and lamb sales
6th November 2014: EBLEX Annual Conference focuses on responding to volatility

30th October 2014: Breeders’ survey launched to add value to beef and sheep industry
23rd October 2014: EBLEX at SIAL to wave the flag for Quality Standard Mark beef and lamb from England
16th October 2014: Reviewing how we spend your levy money
8th October 2014: England victorious in World Young Shepherds' Finals
2nd October 2014: French trip has valuable lessons for upland producers

24th September 2014: New campaigns aimed at getting people to eat more beef and lamb
17th September 2014: Guest blog: The science of grass
10th September 2014: Hong Kong show highlights beef and lamb on global scale
3rd September 2014: Telling the world about our beef and lamb production

28th August 2014: Green farming of red meat is not black and white
20th August 2014: Red meat in moderation is fine
13th August 2014: Minimal impact expected from Russia’s trade sanctions
6th August 2014: Consumers chew over air miles as they consider lamb options

31st July 2014: Sheep event
23rd July 2014: Beef production and the environment: the truth behind the headlines
16th July 2014: How increased international trade in beef and lamb can help feed the world population
9nd July 2014: Technology on farms
2nd July 2014: Export conference showcases global potential of beef and lamb sector

27th June 2014: The importance of France to our beef and sheep exports
19th June 2014: Prospects good for English lamb trade
12th June 2014: Tri-nations competition to put British beef and lamb in the spotlight
5th June 2014: EBLEX injects Samba style into cooking with beef and lamb

28th May 2014: Demonstrating EBLEX work at Grassland & Muck 2014
21st May 2014: Launch of EBLEX app to keep farmers informed on the go
15th May 2014: The importance of choosing recommended grasses
7th May 2014: The facts about slaughter in accordance with religious rites
1st May 2014: Positive global outlook for UK sheep meat exports

23rd April 2014: Outlook for beef prices in the long term a cause for optimism
17th April 2014: How an international butchers’ challenge is helping share good practice
9th April 2014: Easter and the “spring lamb” culinary connection
2nd April 2014: Beef and sheep farming’s positive environmental impact

26th March 2014: Why we need beef and sheep farmers to feed the nation
19th March 2014: Helping farmers minimise losses to maximise returns
13th March 2014: GREAT Week for quality beef in Hong Kong
5th March 2014: Recruits get inspired at Red Tractor bonfire event

26th February 2014: Showcasing Quality Standard beef and lamb at Europe’s largest agricultural show
20th February 2014: Getting farmers talking with Grazing Club
13th February 2014: Positive message from Farming Minister at Outlook Conference
6th February 2014: Storms and floods don’t dampen enthusiasm for open meetings

29th January 2014: Grazing the uplands - an environmental nightmare?
22nd January 2014: Is it healthier to go veggie?
15th January 2014: What should the legacy of 'horsegate' be?

18th December 2013: 2013 Beef & Lamb Review of the year
11th December 2013: Why red meat plays a crucial role in the diet
4th December 2013: How to make the most of cooking with steak

28th November 2013: I’m a celebrity – get me some beef and lamb!
20th November 2013: Stocktake report provides a benchmark for English beef and sheep enterprises
13th November 2013: Getting more people cooking with beef and lamb
6th November 2013: EBLEX annual conference highlights key issues for beef and lamb farmers and meat processors

30th October 2013: Assurance scheme will deliver clear labelling on Halal sheep meat
23rd October 2013: How does EBLEX spend its levy money?
16th October 2013: Why beef and lamb exports to West Africa are good news for English farmers
10th October 2013: Anuga food fair demonstrates the importance of ‘face time’
2nd October 2013: GHG emissions from livestock revised down in new FAO report

27th September 2013: Michelin-starred chef Nigel Haworth helps EBLEX launch new beef and lamb cuts range
19th September 2013: Managing livestock through winter
12th September 2013: Working hard for further export success
4th September 2013: Mediterranean diet does not mean eat less meat

28th August 2013: Sheep farming in New Zealand: a UK view
21st August 2013: Life as an EBLEX beef and sheep scientist
14th August 2013: Sheep farming in New Zealand: a UK view
8th August 2013: Is lab-bred “meat” really the end of livestock farming?
1st August 2013: French lessons in lucerne production

17th July 2013: Why the UK imports lamb from New Zealand
10th July 2013: Why EU-US negotiations on free trade is so important
4th July 2013: Long-term approach to tackling Bovine TB under the spotlight

28th June 2013: Underlining the economic role of exports
19th June 2013: Deep sea fishing for a fillet steak? Why we need to feed the minds of youngsters
12th June 2013: Lessons in knowledge transfer from Georgia, the painted cow
7th June 2013: Red meat’s royal seal of approval on the global stage

29th May 2013: Beef and Lamb Matters in Brussels – Europe’s impact on the industry
22nd May 2013: Emissions from livestock: inquiry highlights flaws in measurement
15th May 2013: Hong Kong event showcases UK meat products
8th May 2013: Improving skills in the uplands
2nd May 2013: New beef and lamb cuts give consumers something new

24th April 2013: Looking at the bigger picture to avoid Midlife ‘Crisis’
17th April 2013: Underlining food and drink’s role in economic growth
11th April 2013: Working towards a harmonised EU-wide approach on medicated feed and veterinary medicine
3rd April 2013: Extreme weather devastating for livestock farmers

28th March 2013: Communicating with the industry
20th March 2013: Learning lessons from New Zealand
13th March 2013: Processed meat study – looking at the bigger picture
7th March 2013: Assuring parliamentarians about the provenance of fresh meat

27th February 2013: Gulfood 2013 - Highlighting opportunities for lamb exports to the Middle East
20th February 2013: Outlook 2013 highlights global opportunities for beef and lamb
15th February 2013: ‘Horsegate’ – Protecting consumer confidence
6th February 2013: The seven ages of red meat

30th January 2013: Understanding what customers want to drive sales
23rd January 2013: ‘Horsegate’ – moving forwards
16th January2013: The proactive approach to tackling our carbon footprint
9th January 2013: 2013 – Opportunities and challenges

27th December 2012: Review of 2012
19th December 2012: Getting the message through on opportunities for beef and lamb exports
12th December 2012: Getting the next generation into farming
5th December 2012: Russia - land of export opportunity

29th November 2012: Putting flock welfare first
21st November 2012: Hong Kong – the springboard to China
14th November 2012: Access all areas
7th November 2012: Emissions are falling, but the challenge remains for livestock sector

31st October 2012: Building on the foundations for future success
25th October 2012: SIAL showcase for beef and lamb exports
17th October 2012: Accessing the market in China - part 2
11th October 2012: Accessing the market in China - part 1
3rd October 2012: Don’t fear the cleaver!

27th September 2012: Processor-driven! New EBLEX conference proves a hit
19th September 2012: Sun shines on EBLEX lamb campaign
12th September 2012: The long road to exporting to Russia
5th September 2012: Optimism in the air at Livestock 2012

29th August 2012: Switching consumers back on to lamb
22nd August 2012: Proud of beef and lamb
15th August 2012: Beef and lamb worth shouting about
8th August 2012: Raising the bar for sheep farmers
1st August 2012: All change for market surveys

25th July 2012: Global approach to tackle FMD
18th July 2012: New Beef & Lamb All Party Parliamentary Group unveiled
11th July 2012: Water, water everywhere but Ministers urged to think!
9th July 2012: A bright outlook despite the rain

27th June 2012: Export conference highlights opportunities for beef and lamb
20th June 2012: Harnessing the power of the internet
13th June 2012: British beef – the toast of Paris
6th June 2012: Lamb prices – Keep calm and carry on

30th May 2012: Balancing the beef market for the greater good
16th May 2012: Gearing up for Beef Expo 2012
9th May 2012: Halal hits the headlines
4th May 2012: Outlook offers glimmers of sunshine for UK agriculture

25 April 2012: Doing it for the kids
18th April 2012: Enhanced QSM standards are a win-win for the industry
11th April 2012: Making the most of quality meat fresh from the farm
4th April 2012: 15 million reasons to be cheerful

28th March 2012: Red meat’s vital economic role
21st March 2012: Keep calm and carry on
14th March 2012: Red meat and mortality risk study causes media storm
7th March 2012: Image of red meat back in balance

29th February 2012: Update on Schmallenberg virus
22nd February 2012: Farmers get social at NFU 2012
15th February 2012: The steak bouquet and the value of great PR
8th February 2012: Livestock production and the curse of the zombie statistics
2nd February 2012: Mapping the industry's environmental impact

25th January 2012: Dairy beef success story
18th January 2012: Exports: to the Eurozone and beyond
11th January 2012: Starting 2012 on the front foot
4th January 2012: Little festive respite from meat reduction call

21st December 2011: Tidings of good fortune for English beef and sheep meat
14th December 2011: Landscapes without Livestock? 'Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold'
7th December 2011: Breaking the economic pain barrier in Olympics year and beyond

30th November 2011: Climate change debate remains close to home
23rd November 2011: Taking machinery to task to oil the wheels of efficiency
16th November 2011: Healthy option to keep industry fit for future growth
9th November 2011: Exports to China - 'A single day of sub-zero temperature is not enough to create three feet of ice'
3rd November 2011: EBLEX conference 2011 – from Big Bang to secure future

26th October 2011: Meat sector escapes fickle finger of blame on obesity? Fat chance
19th October 2011: Working hard to stimulate demand for beef and lamb
12th October 2011: Sound bites and spats – everyone's farming's new best friend
5th October 2011: The cost of new fresh meat labelling rules

29th September 2011: The value of the French market
21st September 2011: Will the beef industry benefit from thaw in Russian trade relations?
14th September 2011: The truth about statistics
7th September 2011: EU puts bovine EID in the spotlight

31st August 2011: Mounting pressure prompts PAPs rethink
24th August 2011: Reducing meat consumption will not address environmental challenges
17th August 2011: Currency fluctuations should not affect export confidence
10th August 2011: Avoiding bluetongue complacency
3rd August 2011: The facts about red meat and health

27th July 2011: Putting the record straight on climate change
19th July 2011: Badger cull decision marks major milestone in tackling bovine TB