Sheep
Cull ewes were the pick of the trade at marts this week, having improved from the week previous...
Prices at sheep marts throughout the week cooled in comparison to the week before across the board...
Sheep sales held yesterday (Monday, February 21) reported a similar trade to last week, with prices seen above last week's levels confined to excellent quality butcher hoggets.
Lamb and hogget prices at marts this past week could be described as steady, with no real move off prices seen the week before.
A fine trade for cull ewes saw prices reach as high of €193 and €200 at Kilkenny and Corrin Marts respectively.
Finished lamb prices have once again seen an improvement at marts throughout the week, with prices reaching €170/head and even more in cases.
Strengthening factory prices throughout the week have seen prices at marts improve once again, with prices for finished and store lambs...
Speaking to mart managers during the week, many have commented on the growing interest among farmers for stores and ewe lambs.
