Sheep
There have been over 188,000 fewer sheep slaughtered to-date in 2024 when compared to the same period last year, according to the DAFM.
Spring lambs led the way in 2023 as the sheep category with the highest number killed, but it was significantly behind the total in 2022.
Latest sheep kill figures from DAFM have shown that 50,178 spring lambs slaughtered made up 85% of throughput in week 36.
Procurement managers continue to report light lambs coming through the system. Factories have,...
Agri-Business
Those who have grass have been urged to take advantage of the cheap weight gain it offers to light lambs on farms.
Factory buyers have issued a warning to farmers over presenting light lambs for slaughter. Penalties may be applied.
