Auction

Some 5.4 million prime lambs were processed in the first six months of the year, 9% down year-on-year and 6% below 2022 levels

Beef prices remain high despite a seasonal decline

Chris Norton, of dairy auctioneers Norton and Brooksbank, celebrated 50 years as an auctioneer by selling at the Whitecarr sale for the Cowell family, Preston

Deadweight beef prices began 2024 very strongly, although they have slipped over the past few weeks. However, the buoyant liveweight trade suggests that beef's bull run is not over just yet

Lamb market seeing 'incredible strength' as the industry enters key purchasing period

Data from the auction marts is now available through the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association’s own platform

The Christmas trade will influence the prices paid for lambs

Auction marts in Scotland generated more than £605 million in 2022, with throughput also increasing slightly year on year