Jump in NZ lamb imports should serve as a stark warning

Abnormally high levels of frozen New Zealand sheepmeat entering the UK from September to November last year needs to act as a ‘stark warning’ with UK lamb prices under pressure.

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 2 min read
Jump in NZ lamb imports should serve as a stark warning

Abnormally high levels of frozen New Zealand sheepmeat entering the UK from September to November last year needs to act as a stark warning with UK lamb prices under pressure. The total volume of fresh...

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