Contents tagged with lamb

New Zealand update: lamb crop on the up compared to last year

17 November 2023

New Zealand update: lamb crop on the up compared to last year

The new season lamb crop in New Zealand is predicted to be up to 20.4m head according to the latest report by Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B&LNZ).
EU short term outlook: beef and sheep production expected to fall

3 November 2023

EU short term outlook: beef and sheep production expected to fall

The production of beef and lamb has been hindered in 2023 by poor grass growth and high feed costs, as consumption limited by cost of living cutbacks and inflationary pressures, according to the latest EU short term outlook.
Lamb market monthly update - September 2023

25 October 2023

Lamb market monthly update - September 2023

A round up of the lamb markets for September 2023.
UK beef and lamb trade update: competitive imports support August volumes

20 October 2023

UK beef and lamb trade update: competitive imports support August volumes

The latest UK beef and lamb trade data has been released by HMRC for the month of August. We explore the detail.
UK beef and lamb production: September data shows lower output

10 November 2023

UK beef and lamb production: September data shows lower output

Cattle production levels remain below 2022 on lower kill and lighter slaughter weights
Lamb market update: store and finished prices remain firm

9 October 2023

Lamb market update: store and finished prices remain firm

Liveweight and deadweight SQQ still above last year’s prices, as store prices remain firm, with recent weeks supply below year-ago levels.
English sheep flock: Defra’s annual livestock survey shows English flock numbers at the lowest in 12 years

6 December 2023

English sheep flock: Defra’s annual livestock survey shows English flock numbers at the lowest in 12 years

Defra’s annual livestock survey shows the English sheep flock declined by 3.2% year on year, totalling 14.5 million head in June 2023.
Value-tier red meat and dairy sales soar as other tiers suffer

2 January 2024

Value-tier red meat and dairy sales soar as other tiers suffer

Value tier products are the cheapest in the market, and red meat and dairy volumes from this category have grown as consumers trade down tiers
Volume declines for organic red meat and dairy outpace conventional products

24 April 2024

Volume declines for organic red meat and dairy outpace conventional products

Organic red meat and dairy sales have suffered as the cost of living crisis restricts consumer spending on higher value products.
Trust in British agriculture and consumer perceptions on the environment

2 January 2024

Trust in British agriculture and consumer perceptions on the environment

Consumer positivity around British agriculture increased over the last year and trust in agriculture remains strong.
Sheep meat update: EU production falls as national prices vary

26 September 2023

Sheep meat update: EU production falls as national prices vary

EU sheep meat production for the first half of 2023 has been varied throughout the top producing countries, as combinations of lower slaughter and lighter carcase weights limit output.

Lamb market monthly update - August 2023

21 September 2023

Lamb market monthly update - August 2023

A round up of the lamb markets for August 2023.

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