Up to €70 over paid as prices recover

THE welcome change in the lamb price trend has continued this week, with improvements of 5 to 10 cents/kg reflected in the processors’ quoted prices.

There has been an improvement in the trade in France, and smaller volumes of Irish lamb on the market have been selling at improved prices over the past week, which has given the trade a badly needed boost.

At the marts, the trade has been described this week as firm to excellent, with up to €70 over paid by butchers for lambs, and factory agents paying up to €50 over.