The strong performance of the sheep trade in 2020 looks set to continue until year-end.

Factory agents have reduced their eagerness to compete for lamb but are keen to accept all lambs coming on stream.

Prices range from €5.75/kg to €5.85/kg at the higher end of the market with sellers handling smaller numbers and possessing lower negotiating power trading from €5.55/kg to €5.70/kg for quality assured lamb.

Factories will operate as normal next Monday and Tuesday.