9% rise in export of UK sheepmeat
There has been a 9% increase in the export of UK sheep meat compared to the same period last year. Sheep slaughter figures are currently at 908,700 head, a 4% increase compared to January 2021. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) released the figures earlier this week. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), clean carcass weights are now at an average 20.6kg, 600g…