Content related to the topic: lamb

30 January 2024

Smallest domestic wheat crop since 1981: Feed market report

The 2020 UK wheat harvest is the smallest since 1981, which has supported domestic prices.

29 April 2024

A changing market landscape: What does it mean for red meat?

Following an extraordinary few months for the industry, join the AHDB Retail & Consumer Insight team as they review how the market and consumers have changed with coronavirus, and what opportunities and threats this now presents for industry sectors. Key takeaways •Key consumer behaviour changes in the retail landscape •An exclusive 'first-look' at the eating-out market environment •The demand outlook for the red meat sector •How economic factors will impact the market Playlist: Webinars Tags: Retail insight, red meat market outlook, coronavirus retail impacts, consumer and retail insight, red meat, beef, cattle, lamb, pork Boiler Plate Follow us on Twitter: @The AHDB Like us on Facebook: @TheAHDB ABOUT AHDB AHDB is a statutory levy board, funded by farmers, growers and others in the supply chain. Our purpose is to inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We equip the industry with easy to use, practical know-how which they can apply straight away to make better decisions and improve their performance. Established in 2008 and classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body, it supports the following industries: meat and livestock (cattle, sheep and pigs) in England; horticulture, milk and potatoes in Great Britain; and cereals and oilseeds in the UK. AHDB’s remit covers 72 per cent of total UK agricultural output. Further information on AHDB can be found at www.ahdb.org.uk

13 July 2021

How is the UK sheep meat outlook shaping up?

For the year to date, sheep meat production and trade volumes have been lower than in 2019, however the trends have not been as strong as we expected.

8 November 2023

Shape the Future: FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the 2022 AHDB Shape the Future vote

13 July 2021

Mixed movement for GB lamb prices

In the latest reporting weeks, NSL liveweight prices fell back, while deadweight rose.

19 October 2020

The Bulletin - Winter 2020

The winter edition of the 2020 Bulletin for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download now.

13 July 2021

Liveweight lamb prices lift again

In the week ending 14 October, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 201.19p/kg, up by 4p on the previous week.

13 October 2020

Britain’s sheep producers are being encouraged to fill out national breed survey

Sheep producers in Britain are being urged to fill in the national Sheep Breed Survey, which is an important reference point for researchers, funders and policy makers.

13 July 2021

Drought shrinks NZ flock and lamb crop

The national flock shrank by 2% in the year to 30 June, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand.

13 July 2021

Finished lambs drop back, but still remain up on last year

In the week ending 7 October, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ averaged 196.96p/kg, down 0.85p on the previous week.

13 July 2021

Australian sheep market update – flock rebuilding

The national flock has been in contraction for the past three years, but is expected to rebuild from 2021 for three years.

2 October 2020

Lamb Market Update: October 2020

Through the summer of 2020 British lamb prices have been strong, whereas on the global market prices have been tumbling. In the latest market update Rebecca takes a look at recent lamb trade data and explores why we could possibly see an increase in imports volumes in the coming months