Increased demand for ewes has seen factory prices rise by 20c/kg to a top price of €2.90/kg, inclusive of bonuses this week. Lambs remain on a general price of €4.60/kg to €4.65/kg.
Lamb prices remain steady again this week, but ewe prices have continued their upwards trend. A price rise of 10c/kg to 20c/kg has occurred at all plants for good quality ewes this week.
Last week’s top price of €2.70/kg for ewes has now become the more common price paid today (Thursday), with reports of deals paid to €2.90/kg when all quality assurance bonuses are included.
Factories have held their base quotes at €4.40/kg today. General prices paid around the country are still €4.60/kg to €4.65/kg, but carcase weight limits have moved onto 22kg at most plants. There have been reports of deals paid to 23kg carcase weight also.
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Top prices of €4.70/kg are being reported with greater frequency this week. Steady factory prices have filtered through to the live trade, with good demand for fat lambs and cull ewes giving sheep farmers a good alternative to market their animals.
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Lamb prices remain steady again this week, but ewe prices have continued their upwards trend. A price rise of 10c/kg to 20c/kg has occurred at all plants for good quality ewes this week.
Last week’s top price of €2.70/kg for ewes has now become the more common price paid today (Thursday), with reports of deals paid to €2.90/kg when all quality assurance bonuses are included.
Factories have held their base quotes at €4.40/kg today. General prices paid around the country are still €4.60/kg to €4.65/kg, but carcase weight limits have moved onto 22kg at most plants. There have been reports of deals paid to 23kg carcase weight also.
Top prices of €4.70/kg are being reported with greater frequency this week. Steady factory prices have filtered through to the live trade, with good demand for fat lambs and cull ewes giving sheep farmers a good alternative to market their animals.
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