Sheep
From different areas across the country, Agriland takes a look at the current sheep trade as it stands in some livestock marts.
Rural Life
Nearly five decades of service in livestock marts across Connacht was recently marked at Balla Mart for the retirement of one of their staff.
The demand for heavy lambs coming up to the Christmas period was noted by the mart manager in Ballymote Mart in the north-west of the country
Sheep News
General manager of Aurivo Marts and mart manager at Balla Mart in Co. Mayo, farmer Stephen Hannon,...
Agri-Business
David Faughnan is to remain at the helm of Ballymote Mart after recent speculation linking him away from the job.
An improved trade was seen for spring lambs at marts last week, as factory appetite for supplies remained strong, which saw prices strengthen.
On Tuesday evening (May 11), Agriland made the trip to Ballymote to cast an eye over the Sligo-based mart's weekly sheep sale.
A strong entry of over 850 sheep, which included over 100 breeding sheep, were presented for sale at Ballymote Mart on Tuesday, July 28.
