Little change in lamb trade

THERE has been very little change in the trade for lambs from a week earlier, following some minor adjustments during the week, which have levelled out again to within 3 cents/kg (1p/lb) at the most.

Base prices are quoted 342-331 cents/kg (122p-118p/lb), which is unchanged at some factories and back 3 cents/kg (1p/lb) at others , but some producers are reported to be dealing for over the quoted prices for quality lambs where demand is strongest. In the marts there was some variation.

Supplies from the UK were back and Irish lamb was selling around 340 cents/kg (120p/lb).