Lamb
14 May 2024
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13 July 2021
During July, UK lamb kill recorded strong growth, largely driven by Eid-al-Adha. In the month 1.27 million lambs came forwards, up 17% (183,000 head) on-the-year and 29% (286,000 head) higher than in June 2020.
13 July 2021
During the most recent week liveweight finished lamb prices have been relatively steady week-on-week. In the week ended 12 August, the GB liveweight NSL SQQ fell just 0.5p, to 214.92p/kg.
13 July 2021
During the week ending 5 August the GB liveweight NSL SQQ fell by 9p week-on-week to 215.42/kg.
6 August 2020
The latest edition of Ruminant News (formerly known as Bulletin) for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download now.
13 July 2021
Average store lamb prices are currently at exceptionally high levels, averaging close to £70/head. Strong finished prices are undeniably playing a role in supporting prices.
12 August 2020
To fill the void left by the cancellation of the popular NSA Sheep Event 2020, NSA is now excited to bring members, supporters and other interested parties an interactive series of two-day virtual events starting this August.
31 July 2020
Our analyst Hannah Clarke discusses how beef production, trade and consumption might perform in 2020 and 2021.
31 July 2020
Our red meat analyst Rebecca Wright discusses what Brexit and coronavirus could mean for the market in 2020 and 2021?
13 July 2021
During the week ending 29 July the GB liveweight NSL SQQ increased 7.3p week-on-week, to 224.36p/kg. With prices at these high levels the key question on many minds is where will they go next? Some reports have suggested August could bring a return to more normal trade.
13 July 2021
Ex-farm feed wheat prices steadily increased week-on-week throughout July.
13 July 2021
UK sheep meat exports fell 19% in May, mirroring lower domestic production. Imports are also down, due in-part to restricted NZ supplies.
