Extremely tight supplies driving lamb trade

Kill to date is running 8% behind last year

Hogget supplies have decreased over the last few weeks and this has reduced the number of sheep available for slaughter. Picture: Don MacMonagle.  

The factories are freely offering €7.60/kg and deals on transport to secure lambs, with higher deals available for larger numbers, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).

Cull ewes are making €3.20-€3.50/kg.