Ramadan and Easter poised to support lamb market further

The sheep trade should find support from upcoming religious festivals

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Ramadan and Easter poised to support lamb market further

With lamb prices at record levels for the time of year, the upcoming religious festivals of Ramadan and Easter should give the market continued support, but there is the prospect of more supply later in...

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