Sheep slaughter figures down

Some 5.4 million prime lambs were processed in the first six months of the year, 9% down year-on-year and 6% below 2022 levels

Rachael Brown
clock • 2 min read
Sheep slaughter figures down

UK abattoir sheep throughput figures for June has shown a ‘concerning trend' with sheep numbers slaughtered substantially down in the first six months of this year compared to 2023. Some 5.4 million...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Business

Co-op says it will continue to back British farmers following Autumn Budget

Co-op says it will continue to back British farmers following Autumn Budget

The supermarket will continue to spend over £700 million per year with British farmers and agriculture suppliers and is urging the Government to ensure that UK farmers are properly supported

clock 28 November 2025 • 2 min read
Watch our latest webinar: The EU reset and SPS agreement - What does it mean for the farming sector?

Watch our latest webinar: The EU reset and SPS agreement - What does it mean for the farming sector?

The next instalment of Farmers Guardian's webinar series took place on Tuesday November 25, at 7pm

Alex Black
clock 28 November 2025 • 2 min read
Farm income figures paint uncertain picture

Farm income figures paint uncertain picture

On the face of it, a 49% increase in average farm income in 2024/25 is something to celebrate, but dig a bit deeper and you can understand current farmer fears for their businesses

clock 28 November 2025 • 4 min read