Content related to the topic: lamb

16 September 2025

England and Wales store lamb price inflation lags behind finished markets: Lamb market update

As the store sheep season ramps up, in this article looks at the throughput of store lambs so far this year and their prices in relation to the liveweight and deadweight finished market.

22 August 2025

Cattle numbers remain tight as new season lamb boosts output: Beef & lamb market update

The latest production data published by Defra for July 2025 recorded UK beef production at 70,800 tonnes

22 August 2025

Red meat retail performance - 10 August 2025

Explore the latest red meat retail performance for the 12 weeks ending 10 August 2025

16 December 2025

Guidance for slaughterhouses in Great Britain on reporting deadweight sheep prices

New legislation in Great Britain is being introduced to make sheep carcase classification and deadweight price reporting statutory. This guidance explains the requirements of price reporting for slaughterhouses.

19 August 2025

Industry collaborates to see Love Lamb Week take centre stage in its 10th year

Love Lamb Week will see a raft of industry activity to celebrate lamb, its versatility and nutrition, and the farmers and landscapes involved in its production.

15 August 2025

Farmbench for better margins: Positive flock margins in 2023–24

We explore Farmbench data for the 2023-24 season to understand what has driven profits upland and lowland flocks.

5 August 2025

Drive to safeguard market for British sheep meat in France expands

A campaign aimed at helping to reinforce the position of British sheep meat in its biggest export market is being expanded.

24 July 2025

Shoppers want inspiration, information and British advocacy from their butchers

New AHDB research aims to help butchers re-engage consumers with their counters and increase red meat demand.

21 July 2025

What is the value of offal to the UK market?

Red meat offal delivers value back to the UK market through both domestic retail sales and exports

18 July 2025

Cattle slaughter falls, lamb kill strengthens: Beef and lamb June production update

Defra’s latest figures show UK beef production remains subdued, while lamb output continues to outpace last year’s levels. Tight cattle supplies and the seasonal shift to new season lambs are key influences shaping June’s red meat output.

14 July 2025

Tractor market hits 25-year low as confidence wanes

UK tractor registrations have fallen significantly to their lowest level in over two decades.

10 July 2025

Cull ewe prices continue to fly: sheep market update

We explore the supply and demand factors behind strong cull ewe prices.