Lamb prices finish August on a high

Thursday, 26 August 2021

By Rebecca Wright

Liveweight lamb prices firmed slightly during the latest week, although recorded only a little movement. During the week ending 25 August the GB liveweight NSL SQQ gained 0.56p to stand at 238.67p/kg. Throughputs for the week increased 3%, to 114,000 head.

Deadweight prices reflected movements in the equivalent week in the liveweight markets, that is, the price reported in last week’s price article. The GB deadweight NSL SQQ gained 14.8p in the week ended 21 August, to 530.6p/kg. Estimated kill for the week stood at 234,600 head a rise on the week but significantly below year earlier levels.

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