Hope rise of €7/kg by Christmas as quotes edge upwards

Kildare Chilling lead way on €6.50+10c/kg after 10c/kg rise

Ewes feeding on beet tops and silage. Photo: Roger Jones

Martin Coughlan

Factory quotes for lamb rose yesterday by 10c/kg to €6.50+10c/kg quality assurance at Kildare Chilling.

Dawn Meats, who didn’t quote last week, return on €6.45+10c/kg QA — exactly as they were a fortnight ago. Irish Country Meats remain fixed on €6.25+20c/kg QA for lamb.