Livestock price data

July 2026

Indicative organic livestock prices courtesy of the Organic Livestock Marketing Co-operative (OLMC), updated July 2026. Please visit the OLMC website for more information.

Please note, prices serve as a guide only and are averaged from information collected from key producers and traders. Accurate at time of writing but may alter due to market volatility. 

Finished Stock Marketing Report

Courtesy of Tim Leigh, OLMC.

Prime Cattle

There continues to be a slow erosion of price in the prime organic beef market. Sales are very steady and not able to absorb the slight over supply currently. The numbers are likely to tighten up in the next couple of months, which will hopefully help maintain prices north of 700p/kg deadweight.

Average R4L organic UTM in spec @ 720p/kg deadweight.

Cull Cow

We are seeing a little strengthening in the trade for cull cows. Numbers remain pretty low and it looks as if there is a little more retail demand. Processing meat sales, especially burgers remain good which should help maintain better price levels over the summer.

Average R4L organic OTM cow in spec @ 560p/kg deadweight.

Lamb

We are starting to see the first draws of organic new season lambs. The lambs have done well in the dry weather. Many flocks taking singles and heavier lambs first and seeing what they have at weaning, when the bigger batches should start to come through. The dry hot weather might not allow some farms to finish them, this being the case they might be looking to sell as stores later in the summer.

Average R3L organic NSL in spec @ 920p/kg deadweight.

Tim Leigh

07850 366404

Store Cattle Report

Courtesy of Peter Jones, OLMC.

After a very quiet May, June and July have been for the time of year busy. Prices have followed a similar trend with store cattle taking a dip in May with a recovery in early June. Overall store cattle prices are now marginally higher than twelve months ago which is out of line with prime stock price levels which are lower than last year. This shows the level of confidence amongst beef producers; it is also a reflection of the amount of conserved forage in silage clamps and hay barns. The blisteringly hot weather we are experiencing in most of the country is burning grass off rapidly and there is no change predicated in the weather.

We had a very successful Groundswell with us welcoming new and old customers to our stand. There is no doubt that there is a renewed enthusiasm for growth amongst organic beef producers.

As always, we are always available for up-to-date price information. We are also able to supply a weekly email on dairy breeding stock available and wanted, please give us a ring for more details.

Peter Jones

01829730580

07720892922

p.jones@peterjoneslivestock.co.uk

Further information

Further market information can be found by visiting the Meadow Quality website, and the Farm Stock (Scotland) website.