BRIGHTWELLS report a flying start to 2016 at Rhayader Market.

The medium weight lambs averaged 180.2p/kg which would equate to a deadweight price of 400p/kg.

The top price per kg was 188.8p/kg for 43kg - £81.20 for Texel cross lambs from E Mills and Son, Esgairhiw.

The top price of the day was £90 for 60kg lambs from EL Evans and Co, The Green.

The overall market SQQ was 173.1p/kg.

Leading prices as follows;

29kg - £47.20 - 162.8p/kg - TC Edwards and Co, Rhiwnant.

34kg - £57.20 - 168.2p/kg - JJ Price and Co,The Farm.

38.5kg - £70 - 181.8p/kg - E Mills and Son, Esgairhiw.

40kg - £73 - 182.5p/kg - JS Ruell, Pant.

41.5kg - £77.20 -186p/kg - R and W Duggan, Cwm.

43kg - £81.20 -188.8p/kg - E Mills and Son, Esgairhiw.

44.5kg - £83.20 -187p/kg - AJ Abberley, Cerrigroes.

45kg - £83 -184.4p/kg - C Jones, Craigol.

56kg - £89 -158.9p/kg - EL Evans and Co, The Green.

60kg - £90 -150p/kg - EL Evans and Co, The Green.

A small entry of ewes topped at £75 for Mule Ewes from B Watkins and Son, Dolau Hse.

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.