Market Reports

This Month's Current Report

5th June 2026

For all those attending NSA Scotsheep 2026 next Wednesday, please call in and catch up with the Farm Stock (Scotland) Team. We are in shed 3 on stand 38.

Trading Update 5th June 2026

Cattle

Prime cattle prices have almost definitely found a floor and there are indications that, hopefully by the time of the Royal Highland Show, we will begin to see some recovery in the market. Prime cattle traded in the region of 580–595p/kg during the past week, with modest premiums available for Angus and Shorthorn cattle. Most cattle are now moving within a fortnight. If you have young bulls approaching a birthday, please let the office know in good time. Cheaper beef prices are now beginning to filter through to supermarket shelves, so hopefully we will see an uptick in consumer demand over the coming weeks.

As is normal for the time of year, it feels as though cow numbers are beginning to tighten, with waiting lists shortening significantly over the last ten days. Cull cows traded at 530–540p/kg base, depending on quality and specification. More beef cows are required, along with plainer processing types.

Angus store cattle urgently required.

Sheep

Processors were all expecting a post-festival dip in the sheep trade, but it simply hasn't happened. The big question everyone is asking is: how long can these record prices last? With spring lambs growing at over 400g per day, an extra week can be worth approximately £25 per head!

The trade continues to be driven by exceptionally tight supplies nationally and particularly in Scotland. Please see the graph below. On current numbers, further rises for next week would not be a surprise.

Figure 1. UK lamb and hogg slaughtering(Defra/AHDB)

It is great to see the early lambing flocks getting a turn this year, as early season premiums have been largely absent in recent years. Spring lambs traded between 910–930p/kg during the past week. Demand remains extremely strong and we have significant orders to fill for next week. Please get in touch with your fieldsman as soon as possible if you have lambs ready to market. For comparison, spring lambs at this time last year were trading at just 700–710p/kg.

A few hoggs are still coming forward, but numbers are now very limited,with most marketed ahead of Eid.

Please be aware of the new Bluetongue regulations which have come intoforce for cross-border livestock movements.

Organics

Organic cattle are now facing softer demand, which is disappointing after such a strong run. Useful premiums remain available, but waiting lists of approximately three weeks are common in many cases.

Prime organic hoggs have faced strong competition during the past week,with base prices reaching 880p/kg. As is typical for this time of year, qualityremains very mixed.

Memberslivestock Wanted

Continental cows/heifers with calves Polly

Blue Texel Ewe with a blue texel lamb at foot Nikki
Scottish Angus Store cattle David

50-100 Weaned beef x dairy calves off the milk, up to6m Helen MandyJonny

Grazing cattle 300-400kg ALL

40 grazing cattle, all breeds considered Polly

25-30 grazing cattle 200-250kg. Must be quiet Polly

Members livestock Available

Angus and Sim Luing Heifers with calves at foot. Office/Polly
Lim x Galloway heifers and Shorthorn x heifers Alex

Luing bulls, grass based system 1&2 yrs old. Helen

Angus x dairy bulling heifers Alex
Bulling heifers ALL
Luing bull (4 years old) genuine reason for sale Mandy

Angus Breeding Bulls David/Nikki