Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, January 20th (From Western Telegraph)

Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday, January 20th

Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf report another good entry forward in all sections (1,317).

Hoggetts remained on a par with the previous weeks trends, with good demand for the heavier sorts. Stores sold well again, while culls continue to hold their ground.

Hoggetts: Superlights max £100, av £100; Light £112.30, £107; Standard £121.60, £110; Medium £121, £113.20; Heavy £118.70, £107.70; Others £95.30, £94.70; Overall av: £112 p/kg.

Leading prices: £121.60, £117.70 - Mr Powell, Blaenwern, Rhydlewis, Llandysul; £121, £120.90 - Messrs Jones, Clunmelyn, Dolgran, Pencader; £118.70, £117, £114.20 - Mr Jones, Pantycetris, Talgarreg, Llandysul; £117.20 - Mr Willett, Nantycastell, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen; £117.20, £113.50, £108.80 - Mr Webster, Nantyrefail, Oakford, Llanarth; £116.50, £111.80 etc - Messrs Davies, Panteryrod, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron; £116.50, £115.50, £115, £115,10, £114.10 etc - Mr Evans, Coedperthi, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn; £116.40, £116, £114.60, £112.80, £112.20 etc - Mr Davies, Blaenbuarthe, Felindre, Llandysul; £115.60, 3115, £114, £113.10, £112.90 etc - Messrs Evans, Penbryn, Cribyn, Lampeter; £115.40 etc - Messrs Davies, Penlanwyni, Pontfaen, Fishguard; £115, £111.60 - Mr Davies, Awelfa, Trelech, Carmarthen; £115 - Messrs Davies, Cwmporthman, Blaenporth, Cardigan.

Store Hogs: Overall av £33.10; Top £40.50 - Messrs Thomas, Erwlon, Dol-llan Road, Llandysul.

Culls: Ewes: Overall av £22.82.

Leading prices: £37, £35, £26.50 - Mr Davies, Synod Uchaf, Synod Inn, Llandysul; £35 - Mr Davies, Garfield, Llandysul; £35 - Messrs Rogers, Blaenant, Newcastle Emlyn. Rams: Overall av £27.67.

Leading prices: £40 - Mr Evans, Pengelli Uchaf, Penrherber, Newcastle Emlyn; £40 - Mr Jones, Pantycetris, Talgarreg, Llandysul.