date:Aug 20, 2014
weights are currently forecast, as much will rely on seasonal conditions.
Following low levels in 2012, adult sheep slaughterings in 2013 were 12 per cent higher than year earlier levels at 2.07 million head. The current projection is for this to slow in 2014 to 1.88 million head.
With higher carcase weights and lamb kill numbers, total UK sheep meat production for 2014 is forecast to be four per cent higher at 302,000 tonnes, with lower mutton production partly offset by increased lamb produc