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.

5 January 2023

A round up of the key market headlines.

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.

14 December 2022

EU Medium Term Outlook: Red Meat

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.

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