Lamb prices slip behind last year but there is still plenty of support for values

After being above last year's values, deadweight lamb prices are now lagging, although set to remain relatively firm

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Lamb prices slip behind last year but there is still plenty of support for values

Lamb prices have been above 700p/kg since the start of the year and much more stable than last year but have slipped behind last year's values in recent weeks. The latest deadweight AHDB lamb price...

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