Content related to the topic: lamb

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

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.

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.

2 January 2024

Variety less of a priority to consumers when buying red meat and dairy

Consumers are moving away from food selected for variety and towards more practical reasons such as price and ease of cooking.

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.

21 September 2023

Lamb market monthly update - August 2023

A round up of the lamb markets for August 2023.

15 September 2023

Should farmers enter carbon markets?

One of the questions I am frequently asked when I talk to farmers about carbon markets is whether they should enter a carbon credit scheme. It is a question that I find challenging to answer for several reasons.

13 September 2023

Quality meat and dairy from Britain to feature at Anuga 2023

British red meat and dairy will take pride of place in front of a truly international audience at the leading global trade fair for the food industry.

5 September 2023

Record prices achieved at virtual ram sales

Find out about the new estimated breeding values (EBVs) for sheep farmers

8 September 2023

Positive sheep meat export value driven by demand in EU and Middle East markets

UK sheep meat exports have increased in the first half of 2023.

25 August 2023

Sheep market update: Australia’s sheep production and free trade

As the free trade agreement with Australia is under way, we explore the current trade situation for sheep meat, and what Australia’s production may look like in the coming years.

25 August 2023

Store sheep market update: early sale prices remain firm

In the past few weeks, GB store sheep prices have remained firm as grass growth spurs interest.