The sheep trade appears to have steadied but at a low level with price pressure still present. Quotes in Kepak Athleague and Dawn Meats reduced 5c/kg in the week. Kepak are quoting a base of €4.50/kg, the same as Kildare Chilling with Dawn on a base of €4.45/kg with ICM 5c/kg lower at €4.40/kg. Meanwhile Moyvalley Meats and Ballon are quoting an all-in price of €4.60/kg.
The sheep trade appears to have steadied but at a low level with price pressure still present. Quotes in Kepak Athleague and Dawn Meats reduced 5c/kg in the week.
Kepak are quoting a base of €4.50/kg, the same as Kildare Chilling with Dawn on a base of €4.45/kg with ICM 5c/kg lower at €4.40/kg. Meanwhile Moyvalley Meats and Ballon are quoting an all-in price of €4.60/kg.
Meanwhile Moyvalley Meats and Ballon are quoting an all-in price of €4.60/kg.
Lower markets
General prices paid range from €4.55/kg to €4.60/kg with some regular sellers and producer groups securing an additional 5c/kg to 10c/kg by means of their pricing mechanism, with top prices rising to €4.70/kg or a shade higher.
At the bottom of the market there are a small number of deals starting at €4.50/kg for deals involving small numbers and non-quality assured lamb.
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