Factory agents are trying to take every opportunity to get control of the trade, but are being stifled in their efforts by relatively tight supplies of lambs.
Factory agents have, in cases, tried to inflence mart prices downwards but have been stifled by strong demand and relatively tight supplies.
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Sheep farmers continue to retain the balance of power in the sheep trade.
Factories are trying their best to gain control and reduce price, but they are being stifled in their attempts by relatively tight supplies. There is some downward pressure being exerted on the trade, with quotes reducing by 10c/kg and fewer prices above €7.90/kg to €8/kg being reported.
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Title: Lamb trade steady to 10c/kg easier in cases
Factory agents are trying to take every opportunity to get control of the trade, but are being stifled in their efforts by relatively tight supplies of lambs.
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Sheep farmers continue to retain the balance of power in the sheep trade.
Factories are trying their best to gain control and reduce price, but they are being stifled in their attempts by relatively tight supplies. There is some downward pressure being exerted on the trade, with quotes reducing by 10c/kg and fewer prices above €7.90/kg to €8/kg being reported.
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