Sheep Report: Market for lamb remains strong as finishers continue to benefit

Suppliers are reporting that the processors are paying 20-25 cents/kg over the quotes
Sheep Report: Market for lamb remains strong as finishers continue to benefit

The live sales at the marts are also stronger this week.

The trade for lambs has continued to strengthen this week with processors under more pressure to ensure sufficient intake to meet the market demand.

The processors have increased their prices by a further 5 cents/kg to range 600-620 cents/kg with the majority of the processors offering suppliers at the lower end of the range.

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