Content related to the topic: lamb

24 February 2023

2022, a year of growth for UK sheep meat trade

We take a look back at trends that shaped UK lamb trade in 2022.

3 May 2024

Understanding regulated carbon markets

An overview of regulated carbon markets, the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code.

5 January 2024

Price disparities between carbon markets

A look into why there is a difference in the price of carbon credits from voluntary carbon markets compared to compulsory markets.

15 January 2025

What is the UK Government’s Green Finance Strategy?

The green finance strategy will boost green finance to help meet environmental objectives, but what does this mean for farmers?

2 January 2024

Christmas opportunities for red meat as turkey tradition fades

Turkey remains a staple of the Christmas meal occasion, but this tradition is losing relevance over time

23 January 2023

2022 UK sheep meat production

The most recent Defra data release put December sheep meat production at 26,000 tonnes

24 February 2023

Higher sheep throughputs drive year-on-year production rises in January

Last Thursday Defra released their latest figures for UK sheep meat production, with production totalling 21,400 tonnes in January.

1 February 2023

Sheep meat exports continue to rise

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.

6 January 2023

December lamb prices continue to follow seasonal trends

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

Lamb prices ease in January

Through January (w/e 07 Jan – 04 Feb) GB OSL SQQ prices averaged 232.1p/kg.

5 January 2023

Lamb market monthly update – November 2022

A round up of the key market headlines.

21 December 2022

Uplift in throughput continues to drive sheep meat production

According to latest Defra figures, UK sheep meat production in November totalled 24,400 tonnes, up marginally versus October production figures.