Store Lambs - 30.08.23

On Wednesday Penrith & District Farmers Mart LLP held their fortnightly sale of 750 Store Lambs.

Trade continues to rise for store sheep with all classes in high demand and a sharper trade with grass growing rapidly. The sale topped at £94 for some lovely continental types from Messrs Brownrigg, How Hill. All store lambs sold to average £80. Messrs Bousfield, Old Forge sold 18 Mule lambs to £88.

Pens of Texel X lambs regularly £80-£90 and many more can be sold fortnightly at our sales. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Paul Gardner 07552589141.

Leading Prices
Continental - £94, £92, £89 How Hill; £92, £81 New Rent Farm; £89, £88 How Hill; £86 (2) Lingfield Bungalow; £85 (2), £84 Smithy Garth; £83 Sleetburn Farm; £80 Todd Farm.
Texel - £92, £86, £83 Smithy Garth; £91, £89, £87, £80, £79 (2) Thorneythwaite Farm; £90, £88 Mosedale End; £87, £79 New Rent Farm; £86 Ghyll House (Watson), £74 Cottage Farm.
Mule - £88 The Old Forge; £82, £76 Mosedale End; £81 Bank End Mill £68 New Rent Farm.
Cheviot - £88, £76, £68 Welton Farm; £84 Thorneythwaite Farm.
Kerryhill - £86 Lingfield Bungalow.
Cheviot Mule - £81 Todd Farm; £77 Southwaite Green Mill; £75 (2) Todd Farm.