With many sales cancelled and others recording lower entries, agents are competing with greater intensity to try to maximise numbers secured.
SUBSCRIBER ONLYRachel Gallagher reports from Ballymena Livestock Market for the NI Suffolk branch export sale of in-lamb ewes and ewe lambs.
Rachel Gallagher reports from Borderway Mart Carlisle for the Zwartbles Sheep Association's annual in-lamb show and sale.
Rachel Gallagher reports from Tullow livestock mart for the annual Irish Hampshire Down in-lamb sale.
Martin Merrick looks at what sources of protein farmers need to be looking for in their feed rations, with all proteins not being equal in quality.