Trading Update – Friday 18th September 2026
We are delighted to share that Farm Stock Scotland, working in conjunction with two of our farmer members in our store cattle supply chain, won a silver medal at last week’s World Steak Challenge in Amsterdam. The competition attracted more than 600 entries from around the world, making this a fantastic achievement for everyone involved.
Cattle
Prime cattle prices have firmed slightly as demand has picked up, which is excellent news. We are currently in the seasonal transition between grass-finished and housed cattle, which can cause supply to tighten or increase depending on the season.
Cattle have traded at 615–625p/kg in the last week, with good premiums available for Angus cattle. With the weather becoming more autumnal and schools now back, demand is likely to remain firm. At the time of writing, there is still space available for prime cattle next week, with prices firming again. More cattle are wanted.
Cull cow prices appear to have bottomed out at around the 500p/kg mark.There is currently a short waiting list for dairy cows, so please book them inearly. Beef cows are moving much more quickly, and we need more to meet firmdemand.
Store cattle remain keenly sought after. More cattle are wanted for farm-to-farm sale, including all breeds and both suckler- and dairy-bred cattle. We also have new orders for good suckled calves for October, while some excellent batches of English suckler-bred cattle and good heifers are nowcoming forward. Please contact us for further details.
Sheep
We have excellent demand for prime lambs at present, and more are required—particularly from Southern and Central Scotland, as well as the North of England. Lambs have traded at 690–720p/kg in the last week. The strongest demand is coming from the south, with some Scottish abattoirs continuing to operate long waiting lists. More lambs are wanted next week, with prices sharpening again as some retailers actively freeze lamb legs for Christmas.
The latest Defra figures underline the tight supply of finished lambs.UK clean-sheep slaughtering’s between May and August totalled approximately3.38 million head, nearly 266,000, or 7.3%, fewer than during the same periodlast year. This reduced throughput continues to help underpin the firm lambtrade.
Defra UK clean sheep slaughtering’s
Month
2025
2026
Difference
May
903,906
931,504
+27,598 (+3.1%)
June
953,932
769,666
−184,266 (−19.3%)
July
899,133
851,697
−47,436 (−5.3%)
August
886,000
824,328
−61,672 (−7.0%)
May–August total
3,642,971
3,377,195
−265,776 (−7.3%)
Some really good batches of store lambs and breeding sheep are becoming available. Store lambs are now moving very quickly, with a strong squad ofbuyers actively looking for lambs. Please get in touch if you have any comingforward.
Organics
Prime organic cattle have held firm once again in the last week, with generally quick uplifts and premiums of more than 100p/kg. Organic prime lambs are urgently required to meet current orders. More are needed for next week, with the price up 20p/kg on the week. We also have very strong orders for organic store lambs, particularly field lambs that have received both vaccinations.
As always, please phone the office or contact your local fieldsman forfurther information.
For Sale
Cheviot draft ewes Nikki
250 texel x store lambs Lucy
Suffolk tups, not pushed Jonny& Helen
100 Scotch mule ewe lambs Jonny
100 Abertex Scottish ewe lambs Helen
50 Romney ewe lambs Helen
60 Continental Organic gimmers Mandy
Texel x & Lleyn x gimmers Helen
Scotch Mule Gimmers. Alex.
Cheviot Mule Gimmers. Alex,Mandy
Suffolk x Scotch Mule Ewe lambs Mandy
50 x Suffolk x cheviot ewe lambs Mandy
Chevese sired ewe lambs Mandy
20 Pedigree Angus bulling heifers. Health Scheme. English. Nikki
Blackie Ewe lambs Helen
Organic suckled calves Alex
10 Holstein heifers Helen
Angus & shorthorn heifers 470kg approx. Jonny
Tups available, Cheviots, Suffolks, Texels, Wool Shedding
Wanted
300 Organic store lambs Lucy
200 Suf or Tex Organic stores Jonny
200 Well bred store lambs David
Angus Bullocks Polly,Nikki, Helen
Store lambs ALL Fieldsmen
Grazing cattle Helen,David, Alex, Nikki
Angus x dairy stores all weights Helen, Jonny
