Content related to the topic: lamb

11 January 2022

UK sheep meat trade remains lower in June

UK exports of fresh and frozen sheep meat were 37% lower in June compared to the same month a year ago, according to data from HMRC.

16 August 2021

Shaping the future with the latest Sheep Breed Survey results

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

Modest uplift for liveweight lamb prices

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.

12 August 2021

July lamb kill typical for time of year, while cull kill remains low

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.

15 July 2026

Livestock manures for the arable rotation

Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.

19 August 2025

Grass leys for the arable rotation

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

The National Hill Sheep Breed Evaluation

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

Pressure proves too much and British lamb prices fall

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

EU sheep prices softer

Nearby markets can influence prices in the UK, and these have broadly softened recently

28 January 2022

Environment outlook: Will farming carbon become central for every farm business?

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

Sustainability the focus of 2021's Love Lamb Week

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 new farmers join AHDB Farm Excellence project

Four beef and lamb farms from across England have joined AHDB’s successful Farm Excellence project this month.