Record high prices for hoggets continue in strong market

Sheepmeat market report

Some of the sheep offered for sale this week at Kenmare Co-Op Mart.

Sheep farmers have almost reached the point of disbelief at the prices they are being offered, as the scarcity of hogget supplies continues to drive the market to new record levels.

The trade at both factories and marts is being described this week as “completely crazy”, with the prices rocketing to levels beyond belief.