Spring lamb

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Slump in spring lamb trade
There appears to be a slump in the numbers of spring lamb appearing at marts, compared to the same period in 2021. However, reports suggest that numbers are steadily increasing, despite figures remaining small at this stage. According to factory prices, heavy spring lambs are making up to €190-200 but only small numbers are reaching this mark.  Factory prices this week are also on the rise with prices reportedly reaching as…
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Hogget and spring lamb price increase
With Easter around the corner and Ramadan underway, there has been another hike in the factory price of spring lamb and hoggets. This comes as prices continue to rise from last week, with factories intensifying their efforts to secure supplies. The numbers of spring lambs coming on stream continue to remain small, but numbers are expected to start increasing shortly. The base prices for spring lambs have increased by as much as…