Factories told to stop ‘unacceptable’ cuts after latest 30-40c/kg drop
“Processors have slashed the price for spring lamb by up to €1.40 /kg in the last three weeks to a month. That’s the equivalent of €30 per finished lamb���. Photo: Roger Jones
Factories were accused of “scaremongering” and being “unwilling to pay a fair price” as another 30-40c/kg was cut off lamb quotes yesterday.
“The demand is there, and supplies remain tight despite factory scaremongering,” said ICSA sheep chair Willie Shaw.
