BRIGHTWELLS report another flying trade for the 1260 lambs sold at Rhayader Market on January 19.

The medium weight lambs averaged 183.4p/kg which would equate to a deadweight price of 408p/kg.

The top price per kg was 194.2p/kg for 43kg - £83.50 for 61 Texel cross lambs from RGT and MA Powell, Caebanol.

The top price of the day was £88 for 50kg lambs from E Evans and Son, Brynsyfed.

Leading prices as follows;

28kg - £45 - 160.7p/kg - T C Edwards and Co, Rhiwnant.

33kg - £56 - 169.7p/kg - IL Morgan, Upper Rhymney.

35kg - £60 - 171.4p/kg - JJ Price and Co, The Farm.

36.5kg - £67.50 - 169.9p/kg - R and W Duggan, Cwm.

40kg - £77 - 192.5p/kg -AAT Pugh, Bwlchmawr.

41kg - £77 -187.8p/kg - J and R Duggan, Cilmaenewydd.

43kg - £83.50 -194.2p/kg - RGT and MA Powell, Caebanol.

44kg - £83.50 -189.8p/kg - RGT and MA Powell, Caebanol.

45kg - £84.50 -187.8p/kg - J and R Duggan, Cilmaenewydd.

48kg - £85 - 177.1p/kg - R and W Duggan, Cwm.

50kg - £88 - 176.0p/kg - E Evans and Son, Brynsyfed.

A small entry of ewes topped at £90 for Texel Ewes from 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.