Hogget prices are rising as the first 2019 early-season lambs hit the market. Factories are paying up to €5.70/kg for hoggets, 50c higher than some base quotes. Factory agents are paying up to €124 for well-fleshed hoggets in mart rings as Easter approaches, suggesting €6 is achievable. Moyvalley has cut quotes for new season lambs by 50c to €6.50.