think prices are long overdue for a rise , but i dont see huge increases after the new year , maybe 10-20% , think the store buyers might break even or catch a cold this year , value is there now ! not sure increase is going to pay much towards treatments , movements and catch crops .though would love to see everyone in the chain profit for future investments .
thing is for once , breeders have the increase , how much does that affect profitability ? when your selling stores for £50-60, this will be reflected in what you pay for ewes and rams , so when its £90 +what do you give for replacements ?
i think the one good thing might be those with supermarket contracts will have to negotiate better prices next time , which will benefit the whole industry , its stagnated for decades .and at some point the tide has to turn .
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Worth a look Australian prices are on a roll too.