Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 05-09-2024

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP & STORE LAMB

SALE REPORT

5th September

 

910 Sheep including 593 Finished Lambs 284 Cull Sheep & 33 Store Sheep

 

 

593 Lambs ave 273.15p/kg

A similar entry to last week with trade easier than last week in line with the national trend reflecting a large number of sheep lacking cover within the entry.

Best sorts however, still upwards of 300p/kg to a top of 312p/kg and £147 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

35.5kg 291p/kg Manor Farming, Tatenhill
38.6kg 280p/kg P Bennett & Son, Whiteley Green
40.3kg 312p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
44.4kg 311p/kg B Ford, Lymehandley
42.2kg 286p/kg RJ Corbridge, Bakewell
42.7kg 280p/kg DA & AM Campeau, Crowdicote
45.6kg 280p/kg BD & A Yates, Middleton
55.0kg 258p/kg K Higton, Wetton

 

Averages:

32.1 – 39.0kg Ave 273.57p/kg Top 291p/kg
39.1kg – 45.5kg Ave 273.07p/kg Top 312p/kg
45.6kg – 52kg Ave 266.78p/kg Top 280p/kg
52kg+ Ave 253.87p/kg Top 258p/kg

 

284 Cull Sheep ave £96/head

An increased entry with all a strong trade with plenty of grazing customers also present with a top of £174.

 

33 Store Sheep

A large gathering of purchasers and an excellent trade for a smaller sample in terms of size with a top of £91.

 

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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate