Beef prices 'exceptionally high' due to tight supply and strong retail demand

Tighter cattle supplies and strong retail demand has seen beef prices soar to ’exceptional levels’ in recent weeks.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Beef prices 'exceptionally high' due to tight supply and strong retail demand

Tighter cattle supplies and strong retail demand has seen beef prices soar to 'exceptional levels' in recent weeks. The latest data from AHDB revealed the GB all prime average hit 391.9p/kg for the...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

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

 

More on Farm Business

Defra publishes its 'near final' Sustainable Farming Incentive update

Defra publishes its 'near final' Sustainable Farming Incentive update

Applications will open on June 30 for small farms, says Defra, as further details are yet to be announced

clock 02 June 2026 • 2 min read
Iran war: Egg producer association calls for supply chain support as fuel, energy and packaging prices surge

Iran war: Egg producer association calls for supply chain support as fuel, energy and packaging prices surge

As conflict continues in the Middle East, the British Egg Products Association says members can no longer be expected to absorb costs

clock 02 June 2026 • 1 min read
Disease, cost and policy are keeping confidence low among potato growers

Disease, cost and policy are keeping confidence low among potato growers

Although the latest GB Potatoes Confidence Survey shows severe challenges for the immediate future, many farmers remain committed to production

clock 01 June 2026 • 3 min read