Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 2023-11-09
1,232 SHEEP INCLUDING 909 Finished Lambs, 291 cull sheep & 32 Store sheep
909 Lambs ave 268.10p/kg
An improved entry met a sharp increase in trade with a top price of 335p/kg and £154 per head. Very much a 2-tier trade with well finished lambs commanding a significant premium, but a number of lambs showing the effects of the recent wet weather and selling at slightly discounted rates.
Leading Prices:
33.6kg | 335p/kg | JH & IEA Bennett & Sons, Branside |
35.0kg | 294p/kg | P Brandon, Kirk Langley |
43.4kg | 325p/kg | AC Langridge, Fole |
41.0kg | 318p/kg | D Simpson, Castleton |
41.8kg | 314p/kg | P Brandon, Kirk Langley |
45.5kg | 302p/kg | A & B Simpson, Bradwell |
47.0kg | 296p/kg | A & B Simpson, Bradwell |
55.0kg | 280p/kg | N Hartshorn, Thorpe Salvin |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 335 p/kg | Ave: 270.96p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 325p/kg | Ave: 267.53p/kg |
45.6 – 52.0kg | To: 296p/kg | Ave: 264.96p/kg |
52kg+ | To: 280p/kg | Ave: 257.66p/kg |
291 Cull Sheep ave £78 per head
Trade strong for all with continentals to £140 and strong Mules in to the £90’s.
32 Store Sheep
Plenty of interest with long term store lambs to £77.
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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services

Peter Oven
Market Associate