Support urged for Love Lamb Week
Consumer support for Love Lamb Week is more important than ever with the sheep sector continuing to be hit hard by soaring input costs, according to the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU).
Working together on the promotion of the annual event, UFU will focus on the production of lamb on farm, with the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) showcasing processing and cooking aspects to provide a wholesome farm-to-fork story over September 1-7.
“Sheep farmers have been enduring soaring production costs since early spring and it has put great financial pressure on their farm business,” said Pat McKay, UFU beef and lamb chair.
“Therefore, this Love Lamb Week, we are urging consumers and everyone within the farming community to show their support for Northern Ireland’s sustainable sheep production that supports the environment and allows us to make use of land that cannot grow crops, resulting in nutritious lamb products.
“From a carbon sequestration perspective sheep production is a vital part of the climate change solution. Grazing sheep also helps us to maintain our iconic landscape and prevent wildfires. No product is greener or more environmentally friendly than sheep bred on the hills and finished on lowland pastures.”
Ulster Grocer
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