Content related to the topic: lamb

30 January 2024

Feed grain report: 28 October 2021

Tight global wheat supply and demand continues to strengthen UK ex-farm feed wheat prices. Ex-farm barley prices have also continued to track wheat gains.

11 January 2022

Scottish cattle and sheep numbers increase

The latest June survey results showed Scottish cattle numbers grew 0.5% year-on-year, while sheep numbers rose 1.6%.

11 January 2022

Another steady week for liveweight lamb prices

In the week ending 20 October, the GB NSL SQQ averaged 234.2p/kg, 0.75p lower than the week before.

29 October 2021

Horizon blog: What will a trade deal with New Zealand mean for UK agriculture?

The announcement of an ‘agreement in principle’ for a future trade deal with New Zealand has heightened concern that British farmers will be undercut by cheap food imports.

20 October 2021

Sheep kill still low in September

During September UK sheep kill was exceptionally low for the time of year. Lamb kill stood at just over 1 million head, a 16% year-on-year decline. Meanwhile ewe kill dropped 15%, to 108,000 head.

20 October 2021

UK sheep meat exports decline again

UK exports of fresh and frozen sheep meat declined 18% on the year to 6,300 tonnes, according to HMRC data. This decline is in line with the last few months.