The article highlights recent developments in the Irish sheep market, noting a decrease in price quotes for hoggets of up to 20c/kg, while spring lamb prices have increased by 10c/kg at certain sites. Some processors have stopped quoting for hoggets altogether. Despite reports of higher lamb prices, official factory quotes have not reached these levels. Additionally, demand for lamb, both domestically and internationally, is showing some improvement, according to Kantar and Bord Bia. However, lamb remains the most vulnerable to changes in consumer buying habits, being the most expensive protein.