SHARING OPTIONS:
Lambs weighing 50kg to 55kg are selling in the region of €140 to €147, with choice lots exceeding this price.
The sheep trade has repeated the strong start to the week, with prices edging upwards by another 10c/kg to 15c/kg on average over the weekend.
The move means the opening price on offer in many factories is in the region of €6.10/kg to €6.20/kg.
It is important to highlight that there is a significant differential in prices being negotiated, with some deals still taking place in the region of €6.10/kg, while others range from €6.30/kg to €6.40/kg.
Sellers with low negotiating power and handling small numbers are receiving returns of €6/kg to €6.15/kg.