LAMB prices have started the season on a positive note for producers, at seven to eight per cent higher than this time last year, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
‘With the Muslim festival of Ramadan starting on the June 6, there may be some short-term support for prices which may repeat itself as the festival ends in one month,’ said Stuart Ashworth, head of economic services with QMS.
A cold spring has resulted in new-season lambs being slightly slower to appear on the market than last year, he said.