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Factory spotlight focuses on heavier lamb carcases

Plants are encouraging farmers to draft any heavier lambs promptly with a number operating or considering introducing price penalties for carcases deemed overweight.

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

Factory spotlight focuses on heavier lamb carcases

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Factory spotlight focuses on heavier lamb carcases

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