Mart lambs gain €4 per head in better trade

THE overall tone of the lamb trade is slightly better this week, as stronger markets were reflected in prices paid to farmers.

Factory quotes were stronger by 5 cents/kg (2p/lb) at the upper end of the market, although not all processors had moved up to that level.

The opening range on Monday, at 355 to 360 cents/kg (127p to 129p/lb) was unchanged for Tuesday’s kill. In the marts, the trade was reported to be much stronger on Monday, with better interest from buyers and price gains of up to €4 per head for lambs.