Content related to the topic: lamb

10 June 2021

Fodder beet for sheep

Find out more about fodder beet for sheep.

10 June 2021

Agronomy for grazed fodder beet, maximising leaf and root yield

Dr Jim Gibbs - fodder beet grazing specialist from New Zealand and Marc Jones – Independent grazing and forage consultant, discuss how to transition sheep over to fodder beet.

14 July 2021

EU beef and lamb demand: how has 2021 fared so far?

Overall demand for beef across Europe has been under some pressure in 2020 and this has continued into 2021.

13 July 2021

Liveweight new season lamb prices tick up

In the week ending 2 June, the GB NSL liveweight SQQ averaged 328.2p/kg, up 4.8p on the week before.

13 July 2021

GB lamb prices dip

Both liveweight and deadweight lamb prices softened in the latest reporting weeks.

13 July 2021

Will high UK prices encourage New Zealand lamb imports?

Lamb prices in New Zealand have been rising in recent weeks but still remain well below the high GB farmgate prices observed during the last few months. The gap between farmgate prices in New Zealand and the UK is currently in excess of £2/kg deadweight.

27 May 2021

Shoppers flocked from chicken to lamb for Easter 2021 as red meat sales soared

Traditional roast lamb was once again the flavour of Easter this year

30 January 2024

Global weather continues to drive grain markets: Feed market report

Throughout the month of May, domestic prices were very reactive to global affairs, with weather being the main driver of global markets.

25 May 2021

RamCompare five year results

As the second phase of RamCompare comes to a close, we reflect on the culmination of data collection and research over the past five years to identify what we can learn from the results.

13 July 2021

GB liveweight lamb prices soften, deadweight prices strengthen further

The liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 325.49p/kg, 17.5p lower than a week earlier.

13 July 2021

Brexit effect clear in lamb throughput at auction marts

Auction market throughput over the past year shows Brexit influencing sheep farmer decision-making.

20 May 2021

RamCompare five-year results identifies traits from performance recorded rams to drive flock productivity

The fifth-year results from the RamCompare project reveal how rams with key breeding traits can drive productivity and optimise flock profitability.