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16 August 2021
The Sheep Breed Survey is so much more than a survey of sheep breeds. Successive surveys record what happened in the past, but they also explain how lamb production will change in the future.
12 August 2021
Previous downward pressure in the liveweight lamb trade eased off in the week ended 11 August. The weekly average GB liveweight NSL SQQ was up nearly 7p on the week at 234.0p/kg.
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12 August 2021
During July, the UK lamb kill totalled 1,084,000 head, according to Defra data. This is in line with what we were expecting, and what was included in the latest AHDB sheep market outlook.
26 January 2026
Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.
19 August 2025
There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.
9 August 2021
Hill flocks in the UK have been involved in weight recording programmes for over 50 years. The reason for flock recording is to provide breeders with an unbiased way to find those rams and ewes in the flock with the best genetic potential. This booklet explains how hill sheep producers can get involved with performance recording services and take their flock forward.
5 August 2021
Liveweight lamb prices took a tumble this week. In the week ended 4 August the GB liveweight NSL SQQ fell 25p, to 227.46p/kg.
4 August 2021
Nearby markets can influence prices in the UK, and these have broadly softened recently
28 January 2022
In this long-term outlook, our Head of Environment Jon Foot discusses his thoughts on how farming carbon may become key for farming businesses in future.
3 August 2021
Love Lamb Week (LLW) is celebrating its seventh year with a focus on the sustainability of lamb production in the UK.
2 August 2021
Four beef and lamb farms from across England have joined AHDB’s successful Farm Excellence project this month.
29 July 2021
In the week ending 24 July, the GB average NSL SQQ lifted by 12p to average 560.5p/kg