Saudi Arabia has lifted its ban on British lamb which was imposed 20 years ago as a result of the BSE crisis. The UK government said the agreement is estimated to be worth £25m over the next five years.

“I welcome the opening of any new market, but we need to see the details of export requirements to see how viable it is,” said Laurent Vernet from Quality Meat Scotland.

Meanwhile, 25 Japanese meat buyers visited ABP in Perth and Netherton Farm this week.