Sheepmeat production forecast to increase in 2025

UK sheepmeat production is forecast to grow by 2% in 2025, largely supported by a ‘higher carryover of lambs from 2024', according to AHDB analysis

Rachael Brown
Lead Reporter
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Sheepmeat production forecast to increase in 2025

UK sheepmeat production is forecast to grow by 2% in 2025, reaching 272,000 tonnes, according to the latest analysis from AHDB. The levy board said the increase was largely supported by a ‘higher carryover...

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