Content related to the topic: lamb

19 May 2026

Growing UK lamb exports continue to lend support to domestic prices: Sheep meat Q3 2025 trade update

We recap UK export performance and summarise imports of lamb and their origins using UK sheep meat trade data from the first nine months of this year.

14 November 2025

Red meat retail performance - 2 November 2025

Explore the latest red meat retail performance for the latest 12 weeks ending 2 November

7 November 2025

Store lamb prices strong at the peak of supply: Lamb market update

Average prices for store lambs in England & Wales (E&W) have been tracking above last year’s levels since mid-September but it is a different story for throughputs.

24 October 2025

Farmbench for better margins: How do the top 15% of breeding flocks turn a profit?

New Farmbench data shows that in the 2023-24 season, the best-performing sheep farms reared heavier lambs, cut costs smartly, and cashed in big.

21 October 2025

Red meat retail performance – 5 October 2025

Explore the latest red meat retail performance for the latest 12 weeks ending 5 October 2025

15 October 2025

European sheep market update: Imports and exports increase

Sheep meat production has fallen year-on-year in key European countries but what is the story for price and trade?

13 October 2025

Red meat foodservice performance – 7 September 2025

Explore the latest red meat foodservice performance for the 52 weeks ending 7 September 2025

8 October 2025

Red meat retail performance – 7 September 2025

Explore the latest red meat retail performance for the latest 12 weeks ending 7 September 2025

19 September 2025

UK beef and lamb production falls in August: Beef and lamb market update

UK beef production fell by 4% on the month in August.

17 September 2025

Increased risk of perennial rye-grass staggers this autumn

Understand the risk of perennial ryegrass staggers and how it can affect grazing animals.

4 September 2025

England’s cattle and sheep populations hit record lows: Beef and lamb market update

Defra’s annual June livestock survey reveals that sheep and cattle populations in England have continued to contract, with both now standing at their lowest levels since records began.

2 December 2025

Processed red meats continue to play a part in in-home meals

With rising concerns around health, cost and changing habits, how does processed red meat hold its place on plates?