Firmer trade for sheep at Saintfield

Firmer trade for sheep at Saintfield

Another super yard of sheep on Tuesday's sale at Saintfield, with a firmer trade throughout. Lambs to a top of £174.50.

Mart report: Cast ewes trade stays strong in Tullow

Tullow Livestock Sales held its weekly sheep sale at Tullow Mart on Tuesday (August 11), seeing some positive trading despite challenging conditions. The sheep sale saw the heavier lamb trade take a hit as factory agents were less active this week compared to previous weeks, according to mart sale report. This comes on the back of factory quotes being cut by up to 20c/kg for this week. Butcher lambs weighing from 50kg upwards sold from €186-€208…