Old season prime lambs fetch an impressive 610p per kg at Carlisle, marking a record high. What’s driving these soaring prices?

The store sheep, led by auctioneer Katie Davies, achieved an overall average of £123.49 per head, with a top price of £162 ...

The 110 cast sheep averaged £114.35 having sold to £172 for Texel cross ewes from R Templeton and Co,Carslae. At Darlington Farmers’ Auction Mart, the 64 bulls were up £1000 per head on the same week ...