Tight lamb supply keeps sales strong

Markets across the UK report high prices ahead of autumn season

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A fall in the number of lambs coming to market has helped to keep prices high
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A fall in the number of lambs coming to market has helped to keep prices high

A tight supply of stock remains the driving factor behind the market as prices hold across the sheep sector. The latest figures from AHDB showed the GB deadweight price for new season lamb ‘pulled...

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