Sheep
David Quinn, the mart manager of Carnew Mart, reported a huge number of cast ewes at the Wicklow-based mart's weekly sale of sheep.
Well-fleshed butcher lambs topped out at €132/head or €2.42/kg at Ennis Mart today, Monday (November 9).
A strong entry of over 850 sheep, which included over 100 breeding sheep, were presented for sale at Ballymote Mart on Tuesday, July 28.
Hogget prices have fallen for the first time since November 2019, as the impact of the coronavirus outbreak sets in.
No major movements in terms of price this week, with meat processing facilities offering up to 550c/kg for hoggets.
Mart managers across the country are reporting a strong trade for cast ewes, with prices for these lots up to €140/head.
There has been no major change in the quotes being offered by sheep processing facilities, with prices holding firm for the time being.
