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An entry of over 900 Mule ewe hoggets recorded a fine average of over €263/head at the Mayo Mule and Greyface Sale in Aurivo Mart Ballinrobe, while ewe lambs topped €180/head.
Beef prices remain positive in Northern Ireland and deals are available for bigger numbers. Factories are trying to cut prices for fat lambs, but marts remains strong.
Mart managers report a seasonal increase in store lamb numbers, but numbers of ewe hoggets and breeding ewes are running behind normal levels for the time of year.
There is a relatively short window remaining to apply fertiliser, with many farmers first relying on good weather and a marked improvement in ground conditions.
Meat and Livestock Australia report that the 7.2m lambs slaughtered in quarter two of 2024 sets a new record for the industry with the last 12 months kill also record throughput.
Quality is going to have a major influence on prices paid again in 2024, with light poor-quality lambs starting at €2/kg and better-quality crossbred types rising to €3/kg.