Lamb market forecast to be above average ; Sheep farmers can look forward to a buoyant market until at least the end of the year, analysts are predicting.

From: Western Daily Press (Bristol UK) | Date: July 22, 2008 | Copyright information

Sheep farmers can look forward to a buoyant market until at least the end of the year, analysts are predicting.

With the pound still weak against the euro and supplies of new- season lamb tighter, prices should remain above long-term average levels.

But Eblex Ltd says producers will still need to keep a close eye on rising costs to make the most of favourable trading conditions.

The latest figures show high slaughtering of old-season lambs pushed sheep-meat production up ...

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