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Lamb
18 November 2022
According to latest Defra figures, UK sheep meat production in October totalled 24,400 tonnes, up 6% (1,400 tonnes) on the revised September production figures (of 23,000 tonnes).
3 November 2022
Despite seasonal fluctuations, EU lamb prices have been steadily rising since late 2020.
5 February 2025
Scenario modelling of fertiliser prices and production impacts for arable and dairy, beef and lamb in 2023
28 October 2022
GB new season lamb prices continued to ease in October following seasonal trends.
21 October 2022
Exports of fresh/frozen lamb tolled 5,600 tonnes in August, a 3% (200 tonne) decline from July
2 November 2022
According to the latest Defra figures, UK sheep meat production in September totalled 21,400 tonnes, 11% lower than year earlier volumes.
14 October 2022
A wrap-up of recent GB store sheep and cattle price movements
2 January 2025
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) have revised their 2022 sheep industry projections upwards.
13 October 2022
The latest EU short-term outlook has been released for the red meat sector.
18 April 2023
In the European Commission’s short-term Spring outlook, EU beef and sheep meat production are forecast to see year-on-year (YOY) declines in 2023, at 1.6% and 1.2% respectively, driven by lower slaughter.
25 April 2023
With key lamb producing regions seeing flock declines, EU production is forecast to decline by 1.2% year-on-year (YOY) in 2023, potentially supporting prices on the continent.
11 October 2022
This manual provides new guidelines for ultrasound scanning of sheep for muscle and fat depth. Ultrasound scanning provides measures for body composition in sheep breeding programmes, designed to enhance carcase yield and conformation, while optimising fatness.