BRIGHTWELLS report another good trade and an entry of nearly 900 lambs at Rhayader Market.

The medium weight lambs averaged 186.4p/kg which would equate to a deadweight price of 415p/kg. The top price per kg was 197.7p/kg for 43kg - £85 for Suffolk cross lambs from J and R Duggan, Cilmaenewydd

The top price of the day was £90 for Welsh 51.5kg lambs from E Evans and Son, Brynsyfed

Leading prices as follows;

27.5kg – £46.80 – 170.2p/kg – TC Edwards and Co, Rhiwnant.

29.5kg - £50.80 – 172.2p/kg – D Beamond, Gorn.

36kg - £63 – 175p/kg – A and R Lewis, Far Hall.

39.5kg - £75.20 – 190.4p/kg – R and W Duggan, Cwm.

40kg - £76.50 – 191.3p/kg – DHM Evans and Son, Middle Nantserth.

43kg - £85 -197.7p/kg – J and R Duggan, Cilmaenewydd.

45kg - £86.50 -192.2p/kg – DHM Evans and Son, Middle Nantserth.

45.5kg - £87.50 -192.3p/kg – CE Lawrence and Son, Tynllan.

51.5kg - £90 – 174.7p/kg - E Evans and Son, Brynsyfed.

A small entry of ewes topped at £82 for a Ram from GM and GL Hughes Bwlch-y-rhiw.

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.