Sheep marts: Steady trade as large numbers hit the sale rings November 2, 2017 Sheep Mart managers have reported a steady trade in recent days. Huge numbers were entered…
Spring lamb price improves as processors try to secure supplies November 1, 2017 Sheep Spring lamb supplies have eased somewhat in recent weeks, as farmers have opted to…
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Sheep factories: 5c/kg increase in processors’ quotes October 25, 2017 Sheep Most spring lamb prices have increased by 5c/kg this week, after quotes remained unchanged last…
Quality: The main driver of price in sheep marts October 25, 2017 Sheep This week, most factories have increased quotes by 5c/kg. However, inclement weather, along with…
Sheep factories: Quotes unchanged as Ophelia takes its toll October 18, 2017 Sheep Like some of the beef factories, ex-hurricane Ophelia left many sheep processing plants without…
Ophelia sees more than 20 marts abandon Monday trading October 16, 2017 Beef Ireland is braced for, what has been described as, the worst storm in 50…
Sheep factories: 10-15c/kg wiped off processors’ quotes October 11, 2017 Sheep Procurement managers across the country have reported that plenty of sheep are available for…
Key deadline extension for Sheep Welfare Scheme October 6, 2017 Other A key deadline under the Sheep Welfare Scheme (SWS) has been extended to Friday,…
Sheep marts: Lamb prices come under pressure in some venues October 5, 2017 Sheep Spring lamb quotes have held relatively stable in recent weeks. For the most part,…
Clipping charges to add to sheep farmers’ woes October 3, 2017 Sheep It’s been a difficult few weeks for sheep farmers; the inclement weather, combined with…
‘It would drive a man insane; no one is ever held accountable’ September 28, 2017 Sheep One farmer in Co. Galway is at his wits’ end as his father’s flock…
No plans to increase payment level under the Sheep Welfare Scheme September 27, 2017 Sheep There are no plans on the horizon to increase the level of payment under…
Sheep marts: Quality breeding stock proving popular with purchasers September 27, 2017 Sheep Managers in sheep marts across the country have reported good clearances for all stock…
Spring lamb numbers continue to decline September 27, 2017 Sheep Lamb supplies are tighter at factories this week, according to IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association)…
Falling numbers fail to boost spring lamb trade September 19, 2017 Sheep The price pressure on spring lamb quotes has continued into this week. As it…
