Lambs average 159.1p/kg and top at 169.9p/kg at Rhayader

Brightwells report an entry of over 2000 sheep and a buoyant trade at Rhayader Market. There was seven buyers in attendance which ensured all sheep were eagerly bid for.

The medium weight lambs averaged 159.1p/kg which would equate to a deadweight price of 354p/kg. The 300 lightweight lambs under 30kg met with a harder trade to average 142.6p/kg. The overall market SQQ for the 1920 lambs sold was 153.1p/kg

The top price per kg was 169.9p/kg for 42.5kg - £72.20 for Texel cross lambs from Ms Davies and Co, Oakfield. The top price per head was £77 for 54.5kg lambs from J and R Duggan, Cilmaenewydd.

Leading prices as follows;

30kg - £43.20 - 144.0p/kg - P and A Price, Lower Nantserth.

36kg - £55.60 -155.6p/kg - Cwmhenllys Farm.

38kg - £62 -163.2p/kg - A Thomas, Croesty.

39kg - £64 -164.1p/kg - E Mills, Esgairrhiw.

40kg - £66 -165p/kg - Ms J Lewis and Son, Penffynnon.

42kg - £70 -166.7p/kg - Ms J Evans and Son, Middle Nanserth.

42.5kg - £72.20 -167.4p/kg - Ms Davies and Co, Oakfield.

43kg - £71 -165.1p/kg - Ms Davies and Co, Oakfield.

46kg - £73 -158.6p/kg - RGT and MA Powell, Caebanol.

48kg - £76 - 158.3p/kg - Ms J Evans and Son, Middle Nanserth.

A small entry of ewes met with five buyers resulting in a good trade to top at £60 for Mules form AAT pugh Bwlchmawr.

More lambs and ewes are wanted on weekly basis to meet current buyer demand. For an up to date market price and to book all sheep in please ring Builth Office 01982 553614 or Chris on 07813 644303.