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Easter boost as sheep prices remain high at auction marts

Auctioneers said farmers had been 'delighted' with the prices achieved

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 4 min read
Easter boost as sheep prices remain high at auction marts

There was a positive mood around the auction rings in the lead up to Easter, owing to high prices, tight numbers and a good demand for lambs. Prices eased back slightly in the last week of trade before...

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