Messrs Dai Lewis Cyf Auctioneers report as follows: A slightly smaller entry forward (998) owing to the last day of the Royal Welsh Show.

Trade was slightly better for Lambs than the previous week, with a good demand for all weight classes. A larger show of store Lambs sold to a strong run. Culls were marginally easier with a lot more plainer sorts presented. The first show of Breeding Ewes sold to a steady run.

Producers are reminded that why waste two different days to dispose of culls and buy replacements when you can do the two jobs on one day at Newcastle Emlyn.

Lambs: Light max £112.60, av £109.50; Standard £116.40, £112.20; Medium £120.90, £107.90; Heavy £110.80, £107.90; Others £92.20, £92.20. Over av: £113.10 p/kg. Leading prices: £120.90, £119, £116, £115.90, £112.30 - Messrs Jones, Pantbach, Talgarreg, Llandysul; £118.50 - Mrs George, Ffynnon, Blaenannerch, Cardigan; £116.60 (2) - Mr Jones, Trenewydd, Trawsmawr, Carmarthen; £116.40 (2), £114.60 - Mr Greves, Pentrecagal, Trelech, Carmarthen; £116, £114.50 - Mr Evans, 4 Bro Dyfriog, Llandyfriog, Newcastle Emlyn; £115.70 - Mr Harries, Tremeudwy, Rhos, Llandysul; £115.70, £113.50 - Mr Jones, Pwllglas, Sarnau, Llandysul; £115 - Messrs Jones, Clunmelyn, Dolgran, Pencader.

Hoggetts: Light £89, £89; Medium £98.90, £98.90. Overall av: £96.60. Top: Mr Evans, Hafod, Sarnau, Llandysul.

Store Lambs: Overall av £35.48. Top: £42.80 - Mr Anwyl, Abercefel, Tregroes, Llandysul. Breeding Ewes: Overall av £25.80. Top: £31.50 - Mr Lee, Brynglas, Rhydlewis, Llandysul.

Culls: Ewes: Overall av £27.67. Top: £45.50 - Mr Thomas, Blaencwmdu, Maesycrugiau, Pencader; £43.50 - Mr Jones, Nantypele, New Quay; £43, £35 - Mr Edge, 7 Cylch Bethlehem, Dihewyd, Lampeter; £42 - Mr Jones, Pensarnddu Fach, Tanygroes. Rams: Overall av £46.50. Top: £49.50 - Mr Davies, Blaenwaun, Rhydlewis, Llandysul; £48.50 - Mr Davies, Blaenbylan, Boncath.