Erosion of new season lamb price gives cause for concern
NFU President Meurig Raymond has underlined his growing concern for the British lamb market as new season lamb prices have come under pressure in recent weeks. “Late April typically sees the numbers of new season lambs increase, with prices adjusting through the season as increased supplies become available,” he said. “However, the last two weeks […]
Vision launched for future of British lamb production
The first ever NSA and NFU ‘Vision for British Lamb Production’ report has been launched today (Wednesday) at the NSA Sheep Event, clearly identifying the current position of UK lamb production and the steps needed to make the most of its future. The report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the sector as it stands […]
British farmers hit out at Tesco’s failure to deliver on commitments
NFU President, Meurig Raymond, has strongly criticised Tesco’s decision to heavily promote New Zealand lamb in the middle of the prime season for British lamb, given previous commitments that they have made. The NFU wrote to all supermarkets last week to highlight that British grass-fed, spring-born lamb is now in peak season while southern hemisphere […]
FUW helps bring Welsh Lamb exports to China closer
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today welcomed the signing of an agreement between the UK and Chinese governments to start formal negotiations to import British lamb and beef to China and highlighted the part it played in campaigning to put Welsh Lamb on the menu in China. “It all began four years when we invited […]
Negotiations begin for £120m China beef and lamb export deal
British beef and lamb could soon be heading to China in an agreement that could be worth up to £120m to the UK economy each year. Owen Paterson welcomed a new agreement between Defra and the Chinese authorities to begin negotiations on opening export routes for British beef and lamb suppliers to China, achieved during […]
Protected Food Name status
“The UK has many different regional specialities that we should be proud of, and it’s great to see that more and more producers are applying for Protected Food Name status in order to get these products recognised. “Achieving the status means producers are able to market their product as unique and secure a corner of […]
Sainsbury’s lamb price increase a good start
The announcement comes after the NFU revealed farmers were losing an average of £29 per lamb sold at market with farmgate prices dropping by over a fifth in the last year. Sainsbury’s decision means 800 farmers who supply the Sainsbury’s own and Taste the Difference range will receive £3.80/kg for lamb, in a move that […]
