Sheep farmers may face significant changes as the potential removal of proof of realized quantity of milk under tied support is being negotiated with the European Commission. This could ease additional requirements for farmers. The upcoming Easter and St. George's lamb trading season is expected to see an increase in lamb trade, but there are concerns about imported lambs being presented as Bulgarian production. In 2023, lamb prices in Ireland ranged from €5.90 to €6.00 per kilo, while in Bulgaria, it was traded at prices between 12 and 16 BGN/kg.