Factory prices: Spring lamb trade lift falls short of hoped-for sparkle

There has been a slight improvement in the lamb prices at the factories this week, but falling short of the hoped-for sparkle 

There is disappointment among breeders at the premium available for the spring lamb, which will probably lead to even fewer being available in future years.

Trade for beef continues to be steady at the factories this week, where the prices are unchanged, with intake at over 39,000 head for last week.

While there continues to be strong demand for stock at the processors, there is a hint that the edge of the appetite in recent weeks to get the extra stock may have eased back a shade.