Lamb sales performed exceptionally well over Easter
23 May 2021 |
Lamb sales saw a boost as the pandemic led to more consumers sourcing local ingredients
Lamb proved a popular choice for the British public over Easter, new figures show, with retail sales soaring above the last two years.
This demand has been reflected at marts where farmgate prices are still standing strong, according to analysis by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
At a time when lamb is always a firm favourite, this year people of all ages were both buying and spending more as a result of a renewed interest in sourcing local.
A Newport vet is spear heading pioneering research that will help Welsh farms lead the way in animal health. Becca Roberts who lives in Newport, Pembrokeshire, was brought up on a farm in the Vale of Glamorgan. After graduating from the University of Bristol Veterinary School, Becca started working at Priory Vets in Cardigan, before moving on to Fenton Vets in Haverfordwest. She is now undertaking ground-breaking veterinary research at Aberystwyth University, as the University gears up to open Wales first vet school this September. Through her PhD, Becca aims to maximise health, welfare and productivity of livestock through precision technologies.
Cattle prices have hit a new milestone Picture: Anthony Pugh Photography Beef cattle prices in England and Wales have hit the milestone of £4 per kilo, making this average the highest on record in a number of years. The average deadweight price for steers for the week ending April 24 was 401.4p per kg which is 83p higher than this time last year and 67p above the five-year average. Market prices at present are being influenced by a number of unique factors, including strong UK domestic retail demand, a lack of supply due to stockpiling in late-2020 ahead of the Brexit deadline, and changes in trade patters caused by both Brexit and the Covid pandemic.
Beef cattle prices hit the milestone of £4 per kilo
4 May 2021 |
Market prices at present are being influenced by a number of unique factors
Beef cattle prices in England and Wales have hit the milestone of £4 per kilo, making this average the highest on record in a number of years.
The average deadweight price for steers for the week ending 24 April was 401.4p per kg, which is 83p higher than this time last year and 67p above the five-year average.
According to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), market prices at present are being influenced by a number of unique factors.