Content related to the topic: lamb

13 July 2021

How much value does a store lamb gain?

Profits of course are not determined by selling prices alone, cost management plays an equal role.

13 July 2021

What is the potential profitability of store lambs this year?

With a current GB auction market store lamb price of around £57/head, how much room is there for store buyers to add value?

18 December 2024

Sheep industry overview of 2018

A look back at the sheep sector in 2018

14 July 2021

China and African Swine Fever - its effect on global beef and lamb prices

China has upped its protein imports since an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) last year, but what effect has this had on farmgate prices around the world?

30 January 2024

Agricultural labour costs continue steady upward trend

For the year to date, the average weekly earnings for farm workers has continued a steady upward trend.

15 August 2025

Advice for livestock farmers affected by flooding

Information on feed, contamination, housing and health during flooding

2 December 2019

Beef & Lamb Market Update - December 2019

Market analyst Jennie Tanner updates you on the latest in the beef and lamb markets. In recent weeks the beef price has stabilised but the liveweight lamb price has seen significant increases.

2 December 2019

The Food Advisory Board (FAB) Launches

To help provide balance and knowledge to unfair and misleading media headlines, the Food Advisory Board (FAB) has been created.

12 February 2026

Breeding from ewe lambs - finances

We compare two systems; the cost of lambing ewes lambs against running them dry.

11 March 2025

Lambing ewe lambs

Top tips for managing ewe lambs at lambing time, including, lactation, nutrition, when to wean and assisting with problems.

12 February 2026

Managing ewe lambs during pregnancy

Good nutrition after tupping is crucial for ewe lambs to meet their target daily liveweight gain.

11 March 2025

Managing ewe lambs at mating

Top tips for tupping ewe lambs to increase the chances of them getting in lamb.