The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

Beef price could lead to shortages in supermarkets

Could red meat gaps appear on supermarket shelves despite prices remaining high for beef producers?

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers said there could be red meat supply gaps this year despite prices containing to gain traction week-on-week at auction marts.
Image:

The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers said there could be red meat supply gaps this year despite prices containing to gain traction week-on-week at auction marts.

There could be red meat 'gaps' on supermarket shelves this year despite farmgate prices continuing to rise for beef. Alan Brown, president at Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW), has warned...

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 Beef

Meet the renowned cattle breeders, Millie and Boomer Birch

Meet the renowned cattle breeders, Millie and Boomer Birch

For Boomer and Millie Birch, life revolves around cattle – from their careers to the pedigree stock they breed at home. We find out more about their operation and what they've learned on their journey so far

Ellie Layton
clock 19 October 2026 • 5 min read
Global meat demand predicted to outpace supply, despite challenges ahead

Global meat demand predicted to outpace supply, despite challenges ahead

Rising feed costs and squeezed consumers will influence the meat market outlook for 2027, but global demand for animal protein continues to grow

Katie Fallon
clock 18 October 2026 • 4 min read
What myostatin means when selecting stock bulls

What myostatin means when selecting stock bulls

Muscling is often associated with harder calvings, but understanding myostatin status can help farmers make more informed breeding decisions.

Ellie Layton
clock 15 October 2026 • 4 min read