Sheep
This week's sheep trade has seen price cuts from previous weeks reversed with up to 25c/kg added to hogget prices...
The supply of spring lamb has increased by over 6,800 head in a week, according to the latest sheep kill figures from the DAFM.
There have been over 188,000 fewer sheep slaughtered to-date in 2024 when compared to the same period last year, according to the DAFM.
Weekly reductions in prices for spring lamb appear to have ceased from factories that are providing...
Cuts to spring lamb and hogget prices have continued as 50c/kg has been taken off their base prices this week.
Following the drop in prices for spring lambs and hoggets last week, there were further developments in the sheep trade this week.
From different areas across the country, Agriland takes a look at the current sheep trade as it stands in some livestock marts.
While factory prices in the sheep trade have held this week, farmers are urged to consider other options for where to bring their livestock.
Sheep News
This week's sheep trade has seen processors move to take up to 20c/kg off their price quotes for hoggets while spring lamb price...
Prices in the sheep trade this week have continued to increase across the spring lamb, hogget, and ewe quotes from factories.
Prices in the sheep trade this week have shown upward movement in many cases, as quotes from...
The condition of lambs in factories has been described as good, but prices in the trade mean lambs in poorer condition could be sold.
The weekly sheep sale at Blessington Mart in Co. Wicklow showed a good demand for all varieties of...
The trade for hoggets has continued to rise on a weekly basis, with an increase of up to 30c/kg seen since last week.
There was little change in the supplies of sheep since last week, according to the latest sheep kill figures from the DAFM.
Spring lambs coming through the ring at Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow are quickly becoming attractive for buyers at the sheep sales.
The trade at the latest sheep sale in Kenmare Mart, Co. Kerry is proving to go from strength to strength according to the mart manager.
The first of this year’s lamb crop will be processed in factories this week as spring lamb prices in 2024 have opened.
Over 503,388 sheep have been slaughtered to date in 2024, according to the latest sheep kill...
The hogget and lamb trade at Kilkenny Mart has reached new heights at recent sales, according to the mart manager.
Agri-Business
Spring lamb has returned to the ring at Loughrea Mart in Co. Galway, where a 48kg lamb made €190 (€3.96/kg).
With the hogget trade improving each week, their supply has shown a slight increase recently in...
Farmers with factory-fit hoggets are being urged to "sell hard" to capitalise on the current prices in the hogget trade.
