Sheep
Prices being paid for heavy hoggets at Tullow Mart in Co. Carlow have taken "a real positive jump forward", according to manager Eric Driver.
The cull ewe trade remains in strong from, with fierce competition ringside at marts continuing to drive the trade.
I probably haven't spoke enough about it in recent weeks, but the trade for cull ewes at present is...
The trade for cull ewes continues to catch the eye every passing week, with the start of this week seeing prices continue moving forward.
For many, the talk of the town last year was that of the strong lamb prices - and rightly so....
Its been the story of the last few weeks but cull ewe prices continue to shine and have hit as high as €225 at marts this past week.
The talk the last while has been that of the improvement seen in the cull ewe trade, with prices hitting and breaking the €200/head mark at marts in recent weeks.
The mart trade of late has been dominated by the improving trade for cull ewes, as hogget prices continue to hold tight again this week.
