Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market

Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale 06-10-2022

BAKEWELL MARKET

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME SHEEP SALE REPORT

6th October 2022

 

1086 Sheep including 728 Finished Lambs & 358 Cull Sheep

 

728 Lambs Ave 233.79p/kg

Another pleasing entry given the previous days wet weather conditions and trade up on the week for all types.  7 individual purchasers operating ensured a competitive trade for all with a top price of 280p/kg and £127 per head.

 

Leading Prices:

31.0kg 280p/kg JH Bennett, Branside
38.1kg 268p/kg K Leslie, Biggin
37.1kg 264p/kg M Gregory, Perrydale
39.3kg 280p/kg G Ford, Tunstead Milton
42.5kg 280p/kg AC Langridge, Fole
49.2kg 258p/kg D Fotherby & Sons, Wormhill

 

Averages

32.1-39.0kg To: 268p/kg Ave: 238.81p/kg
39.1- 45.5kg To: 280p/kg Ave: 231.55p/kg
45.6 -52kg To: 258p/kg Ave: 237.89p/kg

 

358 Cull Sheep – Ave £64.38 per head

Given the falling trade nationally it was strong for all types to a top of £159.  A number of plain ewes within the entry with numerous grazing customers operating.

 

 

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Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe

Partner

Property and professional services

Peter Oven

Market Associate