Buying lamb directly from farmers is a great way to enjoy high-quality, locally raised meat while supporting New Zealand farmers. Many farmers sell whole lamb or mutton, giving you a range of cuts prepared by the butcher and ready for your freezer.
What Does Buying a Whole Lamb Mean
Whole lamb, butchered and freezer ready
Chops & Roasts
Mince & Stewing Cuts
Slow Cooking Cuts, Sausages
How Much Meat Do You Get from a Whole Lamb
| Total lamb Chops & Cutlets Roasts Mince Slow Cooking | 18 – 25 kg 5 – 7 kg 6 – 8 kg 4 – 6 kg 3 – 4 kg |
BUYING OPTIONS
How Much Freezer Space?
A whole lamb usually requires 60–80 litres of freezer space, depending on how the butcher packs the cuts.
Some families choose to share a lamb with friends or family, making it easier to manage freezer space while still enjoying high-quality lamb direct from the farm.
| Option | Packaged Meat | Freezer Space |
|---|
| Whole Lamb | 18-25 kg | 60-80L |
| Quarter cow | 45–50 kg | 120L |
| Half cow | 91–97 kg | 250–300L |
Why Buy Direct from Farmers?
- Grass-Fed Quality
- Better Value Per Kg
- Know Your Farmer
How It Works
Contact a Farmer
Book Processing
Choose Your Cuts
Pick Up Your Meat
