The 2025 Drought and Its Impact on UK Halal Beef Supplies

This summer has brought unprecedented hardship to British livestock farmers, and that includes those serving the halal meat market. Persistent dry weather has forced many to resort to costly backup supplies, challenging the sustainability of halal beef sourcing.

Britain is enduring its driest spring in over a century and likely its hottest summer since 1884. This brutal combination has left grazing lands parched and unsuitable for livestock. Farmers like David Barton in the Cotswolds have been forced to tap into winter feed reserves months early, spending an additional £1 000 per week on silage, hay and cereals to keep their herds alive.

These added costs are not offset by higher sale prices, straining the financial model of halal meat producers. If production costs continue rising, some farms may be forced to shrink their herds permanently—a move that could disrupt halal beef supply chains.

Implications for the Halal Meat Industry

As costs climb and supply tightens, halal meat suppliers risk facing narrower margins. We realize that consumers expect ethical halal meat without inflated prices or compromised quality. That means now more than ever we must strengthen our relationships within the halal supply chain.

What Meat Giant Is Doing

At Meat Giant we are:

• Reinforcing ties with trusted British halal certified farms to ensure traceable and ethical sourcing.

• Using our modern 10 000 square foot meat processing facility in Croydon to maintain efficient logistics and keep overheads controlled.

• Communicating openly with our partners and customers about pricing pressures so you know why prices change and how we protect quality and welfare.

  
  

We believe that in times of challenge it is our commitment to halal ethics and British traceability that builds trust and resilience.