Lamb quotes pulled by 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Lamb prices have fallen by 20c/kg to 40c/kg in the last three weeks with IFA sheep chair calling on the minister and the Government to take action on the sterling exchange rate collapse.

Darren Carty

6 September 2017

Lamb prices have dropped by €4 to €8 on a 21kg carcase over the last two to three weeks.

Lamb prices have come under further pressure this week with most factories pulling base quotes by 10c/kg, while Irish Country Meats has reduced its base quote by 20c/kg to the lowest base quote of €4.50/kg.

This is a reduction of 20c/kg to 40c/kg in the last three weeks, or €4 to €8 on a 21kg carcase.

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