Anger over further lamb price cuts

THE IFA will hold two major meetings early next week in the south-east and in the west to provide the facts and figures to sheep farmers on the latest lamb price cuts and their incomes.

IFA president John Dillon said factories would be invited to outline their position at these meetings.

He said there was renewed anger over further severe lamb price cuts.

However, the factories say the returns from the French market, which sets the overall tone of the trade, are under serious pressure and they can only pay a price that reflects market reality.