Market Reports

Special Sales

Beef cows at grass Ref:RH091023043 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Thainstone store cattle reach £2090 for a Limousin cross bullock

Sheep trade was strong in Carlisle and Longtown whilst cattle fared better North of the border

Sheep trade was strong in Carlisle and Longtown whilst cattle fared better North of the border

Sheep trade holds in Carlisle and Longtown; cattle fare better north

Store and breeding sheep still in high demand with the top prices seen at Thainstone

Store and breeding sheep still in high demand with the top prices seen at Thainstone

A strong demand for store and breeding sheep where Thainstone saw the top prices

Store cattle remain strong

Store cattle remain strong

Breeding cattle soar to £6500 at United Auctions' Stirling centre

St Boswells, Lanark, and Stirling Caledonian see's the best prices for primestock

St Boswells, Lanark, and Stirling Caledonian see's the best prices for primestock

Lanark, St Boswells and Stirling Caledonian see's highest prices for primestock

Round up of special sales from various UK auction markets

Store values remain strong throughout auction markets

Large number of sheep entries don't affect the market prices this week

Large number of sheep entries don't affect the market prices this week

Sheep Prices Strong

Large entries of sheep at both UA Stirling and Longtown do not dampen prices

These Scotch Halfbreds were bought as ewe lambs and will be sold as gimmers Ref: RH270624198 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

These Scotch Halfbreds were bought as ewe lambs and will be sold as gimmers Ref: RH270624198 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Averages hold firm for store sales on the week among various UK auction markets

Steady market trends for store lambs and cattle in the UK

Steady market trends for store lambs and cattle in the UK

Prices Hold Firm

Steady values for store lambs and store cattle throughout the UK

Store lambs continue to sell well

Store lambs continue to sell well

Special sales from Thainstone, Quoybrae, Dingwall, Stirling, Hexham and more

Bigger entries of sheep seen at UA Stirling and Longtown kept prices strong

Bigger entries of sheep seen at UA Stirling and Longtown kept prices strong

Larger entries of sheep seen in Stirling and Longtown keeps trade strong

Store lamb averages continue to rise across the UK, driven by strong market demand.

Store lamb averages continue to rise across the UK, driven by strong market demand.

Store Lamb Prices

Averages continue to rise for store lambs across the country

Store cattle in sale ring Ref:RH060324113 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Store cattle in sale ring Ref:RH060324113 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

£2100 Heifer Sale

Store heifers achieve £2100 at Caledonian Marts' Stirling centre

Highest lamb averages seen south of the central belt

Highest lamb averages seen south of the central belt

Prime lamb averages of 272p-311p and cattle prices on the up through the live market

Charolais crosses achieve top price of £2,120 at Thainstone.

Charolais crosses achieve top price of £2,120 at Thainstone.

Charolais crosses top Thainstone store cattle sale at £2120

Texels and Beltex consistently topped the prime lamb trade in Scottish and English rings

Texels and Beltex consistently topped the prime lamb trade in Scottish and English rings

Beltex and Texels lead the prime lamb trade with high prices in Carlisle and Stirling

New season lamb prices highest in the central belt and further south

New season lamb prices highest in the central belt and further south

New season lambs see best prices in Stirling, St Boswells, Longtown and Carlisle

Cattle strip grazing fodder beet

Cattle strip grazing fodder beet

Limousin cross store heifers reach £2000 at Carlisle

Store cattle trade continues to generate good prices in the ring

Store cattle trade continues to generate good prices in the ring

Special sales round-up with store cattle reports from Thainstone to Penrith

Lambs sold to 516p per kg whilst cast sheep reach a top of £315

Lambs sold to 516p per kg whilst cast sheep reach a top of £315

Top Price: 516.5p/kg

Higher numbers saw Dutch Texels top the lamb trade this week at 516.5p per kg

Cattle strip grazing fodder beet

Cattle strip grazing fodder beet

UK auction sales

Round up of special sales from various UK auction markets

Top lamb prices were seen in Stirling Cally and Longtown Marts whilst the trade steadies in the rest of the country

Top lamb prices were seen in Stirling Cally and Longtown Marts whilst the trade steadies in the rest of the country

Top lamb prices

Top lamb prices seen in Stirling Caledonian and Longtown marts as trade steadies

Fluctuating numbers in the ring didn't unsettle the averages this week

Fluctuating numbers in the ring didn't unsettle the averages this week

Prices Hold Steady!

Large stock turnout in Stirling, Longtown and Carlisle rings kept prices steady

Top Prices Revealed!

Top cattle prices surge at UK auctions

Smaller numbers saw a higher demand for stores ringside

Smaller numbers saw a higher demand for stores ringside

This week's lower livestock numbers saw a higher demand for stores ringside

Lower turnout for primestock this week saw averages steady

Lower turnout for primestock this week saw averages steady

Lamb averages stayed steady above 300p per kg in both Scottish and English rings

Lamb trade cooling down with sale averages below 400p per kg

Lamb trade cooling down with sale averages below 400p per kg

Lambs reach a top price of 490p per kg in Carlisle whilst Scottish trade cools

Highest prices were seen in Ayr and Carlisle whilst the store trade appeared to struggle

Highest prices were seen in Ayr and Carlisle whilst the store trade appeared to struggle

Modest store values continue in this week's report from Carlisle to Quoybrae

Lambs topped at 512p per kg in Carlisle this week

Lambs topped at 512p per kg in Carlisle this week

Carlisle continue to dominate with top prime lamb prices reaching 512p per kg

UK store values dip at auctions

UK store values dip at auctions

Store values struggle on the week across the UK auction markets

Beef cows at grass Ref:RH091023043 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Beef cows at grass Ref:RH091023043 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Various herd dispersals at United Auctions' Stirling Sale

Lower entry numbers this week saw the sheep trade cool down

Lower entry numbers this week saw the sheep trade cool down

Lower entry numbers saw this week's primestock trade cool down in the ring

Northern English markets prove to be more lucrative reaching 525p per kg for lambs in Carlisle

Northern English markets prove to be more lucrative reaching 525p per kg for lambs in Carlisle

English markets prove to be more lucrative with prime lambs reaching 525p per kg

Blue grey cows with their Charolais calves

Blue grey cows with their Charolais calves

Dalswinton dispersal averages £2323.33 at United Auctions' Stirling centre

New season lambs sold to a top price of 667p per kg at Carlisle this week

New season lambs sold to a top price of 667p per kg at Carlisle this week

New season prime lambs reach a top price of 667p per kg at Carlisle this week

Store values remain strong throughout auction markets

Store values remain strong throughout auction markets

Store values remain strong throughout the UK auction markets

Blackie hoggs being sold at Huntly Mart Ref:RH180320271 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Blackie hoggs being sold at Huntly Mart Ref:RH180320271 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

New season lamb averages remain above 400p per kg in auction marts

Spectators and buyers gather at Carlisle for the 26th annual Llyen sale at Carlisle Ref:RH230922031 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Spectators and buyers gather at Carlisle for the 26th annual Llyen sale at Carlisle Ref:RH230922031 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Reports on breeding, store, and youngstock sales in Scotland and north of England

New season lambs sell to 555p per kg in Carlisle while hoggs reach 455p

New season lambs sell to 555p per kg in Carlisle while hoggs reach 455p

New season lambs sell to 555p per kg at Carlisle while hoggs reach 455p

Store cattle out on grass

Store cattle out on grass

Limousin cross yearling heifers to £5500 at Carlisle

Stirling UA sees breeding cattle hit £5600

Stirling UA sees breeding cattle hit £5600

Breeding cattle to £5600 at Stirling UA and a full round up of special sales

Hoggs prices thrive south of the border! Impressive gains

Hoggs prices thrive south of the border! Impressive gains

Hoggs prices continue to be more lucrative south of the border

All lambs are sold fat. Approx 100 ewe lambs kept each year for replacements. Majority of lambs sold through the live ring at UA Stirling Ref:RH180720226 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

All lambs are sold fat. Approx 100 ewe lambs kept each year for replacements. Majority of lambs sold through the live ring at UA Stirling Ref:RH180720226 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

New season lambs on the market for prime sale across the country

Packed ringside at Ayr

Packed ringside at Ayr

Store values remain strong throughout UK auction markets

Blue grey cows with their Charolais calves Ref:RH19617386

Blue grey cows with their Charolais calves Ref:RH19617386

Breeding cattle reach 4000gns in Ayr for Simmental bull

Some of the prime lambs Ref:RH21817629

Some of the prime lambs Ref:RH21817629

Carlisle once again takes the top hogg price selling at 714p per kg through the ring

Round up of special sales with Lanark store cattle sale: Limousin cross steers fetch £2420, 614.2p/kg

Round up of special sales with Lanark store cattle sale: Limousin cross steers fetch £2420, 614.2p/kg

Limousin cross steers reach £2420 and 614.2p per kg at Lanark store cattle sale

Killiworgie North Star 22 topped the sale at 7500gns for the Gummows

Killiworgie North Star 22 topped the sale at 7500gns for the Gummows

Killiworgie North Star 22 topped Worcester sale at 7500gns for the Gummows

New season lambs took the top spot selling to 605p per kg at Carlisle. While Scotland saw hogg trade cool down with averages below 400p.

New season lambs took the top spot selling to 605p per kg at Carlisle. While Scotland saw hogg trade cool down with averages below 400p.

New season lambs sold to 605p per kg while hogg averages cooled down

Breeding sheep sales remain strong

Breeding sheep sales remain strong

Centre record for pet lambs at Carlisle achieve £200 for a Valais Blacknose

Prime old season lamb continue to sell at prices £1 per kg more than last year

Prime old season lamb continue to sell at prices £1 per kg more than last year

Prime sheep continue to sell at record levels with cattle on the rise

Aged ewes with lambs peaked at £131 per life from Neil Comish, Thornby Road, Wigton

Aged ewes with lambs peaked at £131 per life from Neil Comish, Thornby Road, Wigton

Bullocks reach £1735 at United Auctions' Islay Sale

Blackie hoggs being sold at Huntly Mart

Blackie hoggs being sold at Huntly Mart

Beltex hoggs reach over 600p per kg with average prices starting to steady