Sheep
This week's sheep trade has seen a drop in quotes for lamb prices while ewes hold their own for another week.
This week all factory quotes have remained unchanged for both spring lambs and ewes for the second week in a row.
This week's sheep trade has seen no movement on spring lamb or ewe factory quotes, though sources say higher prices are available.
Over the last eight years the lamb section at the Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb championships has gone from strength to strength.
This week's sheep trade has seen lamb prices rise by 10c/kg and ewe prices hold firm, as sources say up to €8.00/kg is available for lambs.
The sale catalogue consists of 21 top quality Suffolk females: 14 in-lamb shearling ewes, four ewe lambs and three scanned recipients.
The change in venue to Ballymena Livestock mart this year did not deter buyers travelling to the sale from across Ireland, the UK and Europe.
N.Ireland
The Derg Dutch spotted flock dispersal sale will go down in history for the breed, with the female Dutch Spotted record being smashed.
This week's sheep trade has again seen both lamb and ewe prices hold firm, with very little movement across the sites.
The star studded line-up includes a total of 17 Blue Texel ewes, 21 Badgerface ewes and 13 Dutch Spotted ewes.
Sheep Technical
The sale has been described by many breeders as “the sale that no one was expecting and everyone is talking about”.
There was a buzz throughout Blessington livestock mart for the 16th annual Black Beauties Suffolk sale on Saturday.
David Argues Rockdale flock raised the bar to a new level for the Charollais breed at the inaugural Genetic Jewels sale.
Both quality of sheep and section averages were up all round at the NI Charollais club female export sale in Dungannon Farmers Mart
There was a record breaking sale in Ballymena Livestock Market on Saturday for high-end quality Suffolk females.
There was a strong trade for all Suffolk females at the fourth annual Western Stars sale in Athenry on Friday.
