New Zealand sheep prices rise: what does it mean for the UK?

AHDB has analysed the impact of tightening supplies of New Zealand lamb on the UK market

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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New Zealand sheep prices rise: what does it mean for the UK?

New Zealand lamb prices have risen as supplies tighten but it was unlikely that the UK will see a reduction of imports on supermarket shelves. Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has forecast the lamb...

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