Content related to the topic: lamb

13 July 2021

Lamb prices remain strong

In the week ending 23 September, the GB Liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 208.04p/kg

25 March 2025

Lameness in sheep

Find out how to identify, treat and prevent lameness in your flock.

13 July 2021

UK lamb exports increase in July while imports fall, but could more imports be on the horizon?

Import volumes had been suppressed for several years and 2020 was no different. However, the farmgate price difference between British and New Zealand lamb has widened to the widest level for this time of year since 2016. This could mean that more New Zealand product is attracted onto the UK market.

13 July 2021

Lamb prices continue to trend high for the time of year

In the week ending 16 September the GB liveweight NSL SQQ dropped 3p, to 208.78p/kg. Prices continue to trend at a high level for the time of year, being 44p above year earlier levels and up 43p on the five-year average.

13 July 2021

UK sheep meat production slips during August

During August UK sheep meat production totalled 27,300 tonnes, down 6% (1,600 tonnes) year-on-year, according to Defra data. Much of the decline can be attributed to Eid-al-Adha falling in July this year rather than August as it did last year.

17 May 2022

Strong start to the year for red meat exports – despite Covid-19

Red meat exports from the UK have enjoyed a good start to the year with shipments already worth £733 million in the first six months – up nearly three per cent on the same period last year.

13 July 2021

Another strong week for store and finished lambs

In the week ending 9 September, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ was relatively stable, at 212p/kg

23 September 2025

Straw prices supported by poorer yields

Straw prices have continued to creep up, supported by lower yields of this seasons harvest tightening available supplies on the market.

6 October 2020

Farm Excellence focus for Beef & Lamb

AHDB Beef & Lamb celebrate Farm Excellence programme with month long campaign in October

13 July 2021

Supplies of sheep meat in Europe fall

In the first six months of the year sheep meat production in the EU-27 contracted to around 210,300 tonnes.

13 July 2021

Positive week for liveweight lambs

In the week ending 2 September, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ gained 10p to average 214.81p/kg.

13 July 2021

Global sheep round-up: Rain in Australia pushes production down, while COVID disrupts Asian demand

This year New Zealand production of sheep meat has increased year-on-year despite COVID-19 disruptions. Between January and July total production stood at 291,500 tonnes. The increase is largely driven by an uplift in mutton production.