Demand for hoggets, lambs and cull ewes is stronger again this week, according to the IFA.
It is believed that the combination of the start of Ramadan next Monday and supermarket demand is driving the trade.
IFA national sheep chairman Sean Dennehy confirmed that hoggets are freely making €7.70/kg, with higher deals available for larger lots.
Spring lamb is making €8.20/kg, with deals available for groups and larger lots. The cull ewe trade is strong, with prices of €3.50/kg paid.
Sean Dennehy said the mart trade is providing a real competitive alternative, where prices are comparable, or in some instances, above what factories are offering. He recommended farmers should sell hard in a strong market, while moving hoggets and lambs as they become fit to maximise returns.
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