Welsh lamb exports to new markets up 227%
Exports of Welsh lamb to new markets have rocketed by 227 per cent, demonstrating ’real appetite’ for renowned red meat brands, Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) chair Catherine Smith has said.
The countries now taking the meat include Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Addressing delegates at SIAL Paris during a reception event hosted by HCC, Ms Smith revealed exports of Welsh lamb to Europe had also increased 22 per cent compared to last year, before paying tribute to Welsh farmers efforts in producing sustainable food.
“Independent research shows that lamb and beef produced in Wales has a lower carbon footprint compared with that from other parts of the world,” she said.
“We rely on healthy soils, natural rainwater and a respect for the land which has been instilled in us through generations.
“We are committed to becoming a global exemplar of how to produce quality food, sustainably and efficiently.”
by Hannah Binns / Farmers Guardian
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