Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 2024-06-27

239 SHEEP INCLUDING 147 SPRING LAMBS

 31 HOGGS & 61 CULL SHEEP

 

147 Spring Lambs ave 342.05p/kg

Not surprisingly a small entry given the falling trade and good harvesting conditions, but those forward were well rewarded with a stronger trade than that seen yesterday with top prices of 420p/kg and £185 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

44.1kg 420p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
39.8kg 400p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
41.0kg 366p/kg SM & JA Rigley, Monyash Road
45.6kg 390p/kg T & CJ Hadfield, Wheston

 

Averages:

32.1kg – 39kg Ave 331.97p/kg Top 354p
39.1kg – 45.5kg Ave 344.92p/kg Top 420p
45.6kg – 52kg Ave 388p/kg Top 374.51p
52kg + Ave 328.79p/kg Top 390p

 

614 Cull Sheep ave £120 per head

A strong competitive trade for all to a top of £182.

 

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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate