Moisture in many parts of the country has led to a "relatively positive" livestock market, says Hugh Murchison, of Heartland Bank.
Murchison spoke to Rural Exchange to give an update on the market.
With prices for mutton up and the lamb schedule "steady", he said there was a "wee bit of confidence around" at the moment.
Listen to the interview with Murchison for the full market update.
This article was created for Heartland Bank as the sponsor of the Rural Exchange Market Update.
Rural Exchange with Hamish McKay and Richard Loe, 6-8am Saturday and Sunday on Magic Talk.
