Trade improved for export at Ashford Market

Unlike the previous week, export buyers at Ashford Market, Kent were particularly busy with home buyers reluctant to pay the price.

Averages were in excess of 125p/kg and up to £64 a head for Texel crosses. The majority of hoggets ranged from £50 to £60 a head and up to £66.

Trade also improved for store sheep with stronger ones from the best crossbreds readily in excess of £40.

The top half of the finished cattle entries averaged 129p/kg with yearling heifers grossing £667 and 24 month old steers grossing £977. A mixed bag of store cattle saw Limousin cross steers topping £428 (Hobbs Parker).