Up to 740c on offer for new-season lamb

Sheepmeat market report

Co Kerry farmer Leona Murphy tending to her mountain sheep  on Coomanaspig, overlooking Portmagee and Valentia. Soon the sheep will be brought to lower grounds for lambing. Picture: Don MacMonagle

Clear blue skies continued to reign over the lamb trade this week, without the trace of a cloud to darken the brightness currently benefiting the sector.

Record prices continue to be the norm for sheep farmers with either hoggets or spring lambs to sell, as strong markets and tight supply keep the trade at a high level rarely ever before experienced.