Positive outlook for world meat prices
Global beef and sheep prices are likely to remain firm in 2012 as demand from emerging economies grows against a backdrop of generally tight supplies, according to the latest AHDB International Meat...
View ArticleScope for higher margins from LFA sheep production
Higher margins can be earned by Less Favoured Area sheep producers whoconcentrate on achieving better physical performance, which is the biggest driver of better results, says EBLEX. Net margins for...
View ArticleWelsh sheep numbers rise for third year in a row
The number of sheep and lambs in Wales rose for the third consecutive year in 2011. Figures released in the June 2012 Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture in Wales, show that the total number of...
View ArticleWelsh sheep farmers covering cost of production
During the 2011/2012 financial year, the average Welsh sheep farmer managed to cover 110% of their costs of production, figures have revealed. Statistics published in the Wales Farm INcome booklet show...
View ArticleUK sheep meat cuts and offal export figures released
Export of UK sheep meat cuts rose by 11% in the first nine months of 2012, EBLEX figures have confirmed. The export of bone-in and boneless cuts rose despite a 6% fall in overall sheep meat exports,...
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German retailer sells Welsh Lamb
An upmarket retailer in Germany has started selling Welsh Lamb. Galeria Kaufhoff, one of Germany’s most prestigious stores, is one of the most recent retailers to start selling the Welsh Lamb brand in...
View ArticleHogg prices show modest improvement
Prices achieved for hoggs sold through auction marts last week (ending 25 January) showed a modest improvement. “As January settles down after the holiday disruption the volume of hoggs reaching the...
View ArticleNFU Scotland calls for dairy contingency plan
NFU Scotland has called on the UK government to prepare a contingency plan for the dairy industry as the voluntary code of practice has not been as effective as hoped. At a meeting with farm minister...
View ArticleSurvey reveals Scottish farming’s 2013 challenges
Confidence in Scottish agriculture remains high, despite falling profitability, harsh weather and poor lamb prices. According to the Bank of Scotland’s annual agricultural report, only 11% of 474...
View ArticleQMS calls for progress on recovering £1.5m in ‘lost levy money’
Quality Meat Scotland is calling on the UK government for progress in recovering £1.5m in ‘lost levy money’. Speaking to secretary of state for Scotland Michael Moore at a farm visit in Perthshire this...
View ArticlePositive outlook for world meat prices
Global beef and sheep prices are likely to remain firm in 2012 as demand from emerging economies grows against a backdrop of generally tight supplies, according to the latest AHDB International Meat...
View ArticleScope for higher margins from LFA sheep production
Higher margins can be earned by Less Favoured Area sheep producers whoconcentrate on achieving better physical performance, which is the biggest driver of better results, says EBLEX. Net margins for...
View ArticleWelsh sheep numbers rise for third year in a row
The number of sheep and lambs in Wales rose for the third consecutive year in 2011. Figures released in the June 2012 Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture in Wales, show that the total number of...
View ArticleWelsh sheep farmers covering cost of production
During the 2011/2012 financial year, the average Welsh sheep farmer managed to cover 110% of their costs of production, figures have revealed. Statistics published in the Wales Farm INcome booklet show...
View ArticleUK sheep meat cuts and offal export figures released
Export of UK sheep meat cuts rose by 11% in the first nine months of 2012, EBLEX figures have confirmed. The export of bone-in and boneless cuts rose despite a 6% fall in overall sheep meat exports,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
German retailer sells Welsh Lamb
An upmarket retailer in Germany has started selling Welsh Lamb. Galeria Kaufhoff, one of Germany’s most prestigious stores, is one of the most recent retailers to start selling the Welsh Lamb brand in...
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