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29 September 2021
Iceberg diseases can account for considerable loss in sheep enterprises, so management and prevention is key to increasing ewe longevity
30 January 2024
A bullish sentiment in the global market has led to higher domestic grain prices.
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19 August 2021
It was another week of gains for the GB liveweight NSL SQQ. In the week ended 18 August, the quote increased 4p week-on-week, to 238.1p/kg.
19 August 2021
There is a seasonal pattern to lamb production in the UK but has this seasonality been reducing in recent years?
11 January 2022
UK exports of fresh and frozen sheep meat were 37% lower in June compared to the same month a year ago, according to data from HMRC.
16 August 2021
The Sheep Breed Survey is so much more than a survey of sheep breeds. Successive surveys record what happened in the past, but they also explain how lamb production will change in the future.
14 September 2021
This on-farm event will give sheep farmers the opportunity to hear about some of the changes Ian has implemented on his farm based on outcomes from the Challenge Sheep data.
12 August 2021
Previous downward pressure in the liveweight lamb trade eased off in the week ended 11 August. The weekly average GB liveweight NSL SQQ was up nearly 7p on the week at 234.0p/kg.
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12 August 2021
During July, the UK lamb kill totalled 1,084,000 head, according to Defra data. This is in line with what we were expecting, and what was included in the latest AHDB sheep market outlook.
3 September 2024
Find out more about the benefits of livestock manures for arable systems.
11 August 2021
There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.
9 August 2021
Hill flocks in the UK have been involved in weight recording programmes for over 50 years. The reason for flock recording is to provide breeders with an unbiased way to find those rams and ewes in the flock with the best genetic potential. This booklet explains how hill sheep producers can get involved with performance recording services and take their flock forward.