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Skipton Market Welcomes Surge of Prime Spring Lambs to the Ring

Skipton Market Welcomes Surge of Prime Spring Lambs to the Ring

02 June 2026

Livestock auctioneers say a bumper crop of prime spring lambs has driven up fast-paced trading at Skipton Market this morning

 Trading hit full momentum at the Craven Cattle Mart today for the weekly livestock showcase. Auctioneers reported a substantial, high-quality seasonal entry of spring lambs brought in from smallholdings across the southern valleys. Strong purchasing demand from regional retail buyers kept trade consistently fluid, providing a welcome financial boost to family farms as the summer production cycle gains ground.


Source: Craven Cattle Marts (CCM)