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MARKET REPORT | Market Insight - May 3 (North Island)

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There has been a decent lift in export lamb prices on the spot market as procurement competition lifts up a notch. Some companies lifted prices by 15c/kg this during last week.

The below report contains the latest benchmark prices for lamb, beef and deer (works and store prices), as well as updates on the forces that influence these prices (including international market prices, exchange rates and local procurement issues). Check out a complimentary copy of the latest Market Insight report (North Island edition) from iFarm.

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