Looking up for sheep producers as lamb prices see Easter lift

There have been a lot of cloudy skies hanging over the trade in 2023, and a little sunshine will work wonders in lifting the spirits of farmers producing lambs, writes Martin Ryan.

Things are looking up again for sheep farmers this week, with an Easter lift in lamb prices.

There is nothing like a good celebration to encourage speeding a few cents or dollars more, and lamb producers will welcome anything that gives the markets a boost.

There have been a lot of cloudy skies hanging over the trade in 2023, and a little sunshine will work wonders in lifting the spirits of farmers producing lambs.