Up to 520 c/kg all in offered for lambs at factories

THERE is an overall very positive tone to the trade for lambs at factories this week, with improved prices across the country.

The quoted prices for this week have been increased by as much as 10 cent/kg, maintaining an upward trend since the beginning of the month.

Moyvalley Meats have moved to the top of the price league with an all-in quote of 520 cent/kg (186p/lb), which has been at least matched by their neighbours at Kildare Chilling when quality bonuses are added to their base of 510 cent/kg. Other processors are hovering between 510 cent/kg and 500 cent/kg, plus quality bonus. A tight supply position is forcing processors to pay 10 to 15 cent/kg over quoted prices to get sufficient lambs this week.