Sheep producers are enjoying a lift in prices in the build-up to Easter.
NFU Scotland (NFUS) says markets are beginning to stabilise and improve after a drop in prices at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown.
It said auctioneers selling sheep at Ayr and Lanark at the start of this week reported strong demand and average prices for prime hoggs of between 200p and 203p per kg.
“Despite the worrying drop in sheep prices and market disruption a fortnight ago, that period of readjustment saw a positive rebound in the price of lamb going through Scottish marts last week, demonstrating a healthy demand in light of the impact of Covid-19,” said NFUS president Andrew McCornick.
“That lift appears to have been sustained this week and we are hopeful that forthcoming Easter celebrations, and the start of the Muslim month of Ramadan in a few weeks will keep the momentum going throughout an uncertain time.”
