Sharp rise in cost of British lamb in UK due to rising demand and import issues

Sharp rise in cost of British lamb in UK due to rising demand and import issues - short news


Cold and wet weather also thought to have led to more lambs dying in early season, as Morrison drops 100% British lamb pledge

The price of British lamb has hit an all-time high as cold weather and disease in the UK and difficulties with imports have combined with a surge in demand.

Wholesale prices have soared by more than 40% year-on-year to more than £8.50 a kg , while the amount of lamb expected to be produced in the UK this year is forecast to shrink by 1.4%, according to..


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source: The Guardian - 16.05.2024

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