Prices hold firm, but uncertainty ahead

QUOTED prices from the factories for the lambs for this week are almost similar to a week earlier, but in the background there is note of more uncertainty on the stability of the trade forward.

There is, however, some variation between the prices quoted at the different factories. Moyvalley Meats, Co Kildare remained slightly ahead of the rest at an all-in price of 470 cents/kg (168p/lb).

The Kepak factories are offering 460 cents/kg plus the usual quality bonus payment, and the remainder are on 450 cents/kg plus bonus.