Content related to the topic: lamb

13 July 2021

Liveweight SQQ lifts once again

In the week ending 25 November, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ lifted by over 4p to average 213.77p/kg.

13 July 2021

Asian sheep meat imports fall

Global sheep meat exports into East Asia during Jan-Sep were down 6% year-on-year.

30 January 2024

Self-sufficiency and the impact of EU exit

Trade is becoming an increasingly hot topic as the next EU exit deadline looms

24 November 2020

Industry releases updated reports on cattle and sheep health and welfare

The GB Cattle and UK Sheep Health and Welfare Groups (CHAWG and SHAWG) have launched their final biennial industry reports, highlighting areas of focus to drive forward improvements in the health and welfare of cattle and sheep.

25 November 2020

EU Exit Perspectives: What will leaving the EU mean for livestock markets?

In this week’s blog, our lead analyst for livestock Duncan Wyatt looks at the potential implications of leaving the EU for our beef, lamb and pork sectors and what producers can do to prepare.

13 July 2021

Another positive week for SQQ lamb prices

In the week ending 18 November, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 209.36p/kg, up on the previous week by almost 5p.

13 July 2021

Sheep meat exports fall in September, while imports rise

Exports of UK fresh/frozen sheep meat fell 22% year on year in September.

17 November 2020

Sheep Health and Welfare report - Third Edition - 2020/21

The final report from the Sheep Health and Welfare Group (SHAWG) provides a wide ranging summary of facts and figures relating to the UK sheep industry. The report aims to encourage the identification and collection of additional data, particularly in relation to sheep industry priorities identified by SHAWG.

12 November 2020

The Sheep Health & Welfare Group (SHAWG) conference 2020 - promotional video

The fifth Sheep Health and Welfare Group conference is taking place this year on Tuesday 24 November 2020, and will be the first time the conference has been held online.

13 July 2021

Deadweight lamb prices show promise whilst liveweight drop back

Liveweight lamb prices dropped back slightly over the last week. The GB liveweight NSL SQQ price averaged 204.79p/kg for the week ending 11 November.

13 July 2021

Sheep meat production lower year on year in October

In October, the UK produced 27,400 tonnes of sheep meat, 2,100 tonnes (7%) less than October last year.

13 July 2021

To what extent do exchange rates influence lamb prices in the UK?

There is a range of different market drivers that influence sheep prices, including supply, consumer demand and international trade to name a few. The exchange rate also plays a role.