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Lamb
13 July 2021
During April UK exports of fresh and frozen primary sheep meat totalled just over 6,100 tonnes, down 2,300 tonnes year-on-year. UK export volumes were expected to contract due to the on-going COVID-19 situation both here, and on the continent.
13 July 2021
Overall the disruption and uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to continue for many more months. For a second consecutive year, global meat production is expected to contract.
13 July 2021
During the week ending 17 June the seasonal downwards pressure on lamb prices remained. The GB liveweight NSL SQQ dropped almost 20p, to 214.28p/kg.
12 June 2020
Lamb kill production in May had many of the same trends as in April. Numbers forwards were significantly down (-22%) on-the-year, at 766,000 head.
13 July 2021
Lamb prices decline Liveweight prices continued to follow the seasonal trend this week. In the week ended 10 June, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ fell by 4p, to 234.22p/kg.
14 July 2021
The lack of rainfall, particularly across England and Wales, has started to seriously restrict grass growth.
28 February 2025
Forward planning is critical for Chris and Sarah Berry from Exeter who are aiming to increase output and reduce costs. After recently taking on full-time management of Higher Thornton Farm in Devon, Chris is aiming to improve their resilience to dry weather through diverse swards and grazing management
13 July 2021
In the week ended 30 May, the GB deadweight NSL SQQ dropped almost 19p, to 526.7p/kg. Estimated kill has continued on the same trend as it has for most of 2020.
13 July 2021
Red meat demand appears to have bounced back and is now overall slightly up year-on-year. Beef and pork have both recorded growth, while lamb is steady.
3 June 2020
The UK halal food sector is one that is of growing importance to the national economy. Spend in the UK halal food and beverage industry in 2016 reached an estimated £4.64 billion, or 8% of the UK’s total food and drink spend.
2 June 2020
GrasscheckGB farmer gives us an update on the continued dry weather situation on-farm