The last two weeks have seen significant price drops for spring lambs which is a serious hit to early lamb producers.
Mart managers report price reductions of €8 to €10 per head for lambs compared to recent weeks.
Fleshed lambs in the mart are making €70 to €80 over the weight.
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The factory trade for lambs has become difficult recently with few export plants willing to quote for spring lambs. Factory agents claim a combination of a lack of demand from France and large numbers of hoggets still in the system is the cause of downward price pressure.
Factory quotes for this week range from €5.90/kg to €6.00/kg, but reports of higher prices paid are circulating.
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The last two weeks have seen significant price drops for spring lambs which is a serious hit to early lamb producers.
Mart managers report price reductions of €8 to €10 per head for lambs compared to recent weeks.
Fleshed lambs in the mart are making €70 to €80 over the weight.
The factory trade for lambs has become difficult recently with few export plants willing to quote for spring lambs. Factory agents claim a combination of a lack of demand from France and large numbers of hoggets still in the system is the cause of downward price pressure.
Factory quotes for this week range from €5.90/kg to €6.00/kg, but reports of higher prices paid are circulating.
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