Fat ewes sell to a top of £266 at Rathfriland Co-Op
Tuesday evening saw large show of sheep at Rathfriland Co-Op. Fat Ewes selling to a good trade this week again.
Ballynahinch farmer topped the sale at £8.78 a kilo for 9kg at £79. Fat ewes topped at £266. More ewes over the £230 mark this week with plainer ewes from £186 to £228.
Spring Lambs
Castlewellan Farmer 30k at £184, Ballyroney Farmer 29k at £180, Mayobridge Farmer 29k at £180, Armagh Farmer 28k at £180, 29k at £177, Hilltown Farmer 27k at £174, Banbridge Farmer 26.8k at £164, Dromore Farmer 26.2k at £164, Kilkeel Farmer 24k at £146, Armagh Farmer 23.5k at £144.50.
FAT EWES
Rathfriland Farmer at £266, Kilkeel Farmer at £230, Annaclone farmer at £228, Kilkeel Farmer at £222, Ballyward Farmer at £214, Armagh Farmer at £212, Curley Farmer at £212, Newry Farmer at £204, Ballyward Farmer at £186, Katesbridge Farmer at £186.
FAT RAMS
Rathfriland Farmer at £142, Banbridge Farmer at £120.
Breeding Hoggets
Newry Farmer at £250, Dromara Farmer at £245, at £240, at £230, Newry Farmer at £228, Mayobridge Farmer at £215.
Breeding Rams
Dromara Farmer at £335, Newry Farmer at £330, Dromara Farmer at £300.