51AVÊÓÆµ

Slower beef market should not herald a collapse in prices

The year has got off to a weaker tone in the British beef market, but there is still room for optimism among producers

clock • 3 min read
Slower beef market should not herald a collapse in prices

In the second week of February, the average AHDB GB steer price was £6.35/kg, a drop of 12p/kg on the beginning of the year, yet similar to the same period in 2025 when values rapidly strengthened to an...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Beef

'Support us or lose us' – Stark warning issued over future of beef sector

'Support us or lose us' – Stark warning issued over future of beef sector

National Beef Association chief executive Neil Shand has told the supply chain to make a meaningful commitment as beef prices fall in an open letter to retailers

Alex Black
clock 18 May 2026 • 2 min read
Cattle price falls could risk fragile Scottish beef suckler recovery

Cattle price falls could risk fragile Scottish beef suckler recovery

Strong returns had boosted confidence, but easing prices could set back progress

Alex Black
clock 16 May 2026 • 2 min read
Farm-to-fork vision drives forward Herefordshire beef and arable farm

Farm-to-fork vision drives forward Herefordshire beef and arable farm

With their roots firmly in the farming community, the Davies family have grown their beef and arable system to create a farm-to-fork approach

clock 14 May 2026 • 5 min read