date:May 30, 2014
French sheep meat production in the first three months of the year was down 10% on 2013 levels at 17,700 tonnes.
This is according to EBLEX which also says it is the lowest first quarter production for many years, being slightly lower than the recent low recorded in 2009.
This is good news for Ireland as France remains the principal destination for Irish lamb, although it now accounts for less than 45% of total exports. Last year shipments were marginally higher at 18,000 tonnes with Irish tra