Lamb
23 January 2023
The most recent Defra data release put December sheep meat production at 26,000 tonnes
24 February 2023
Last Thursday Defra released their latest figures for UK sheep meat production, with production totalling 21,400 tonnes in January.
1 February 2023
During November, imports of fresh and frozen sheep meat totalled 2,100 tonnes, back 271 tonnes (11.5%) on October, and 480 tonnes (18.7%) less on the year.
20 February 2023
Mastitis is thought to cost the UK sheep industry more than £120 million per year in direct and indirect costs.
6 January 2023
GB NSL SQQ lamb prices for December (w/e 10 Dec – 31 Dec) averaged 244.4p/kg, 0.7% (1.7p) up on the previous month.
9 February 2023
Through January (w/e 07 Jan – 04 Feb) GB OSL SQQ prices averaged 232.1p/kg.
21 December 2022
According to latest Defra figures, UK sheep meat production in November totalled 24,400 tonnes, up marginally versus October production figures.
19 January 2024
Imports of fresh and frozen lamb totalled 2,400 tonnes in October, a 36.9% (1,400 tonne) decrease on September.
3 January 2023
Average GB liveweight prices recovered in November following the seasonal declines seen over the past three months.
7 December 2022
The key to success at lambing is ewe body condition and the right balance of energy and protein during pregnancy to meet development needs.