Sheep
Sheep trade: Hogget prices rise by up to 50c/kg in a week
Prices in the sheep trade this week have continued to increase across the spring lamb, hogget, and ewe quotes from...
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Sheep
Sheep trade: Increases for spring lamb and hogget prices
Prices in the sheep trade this week have shown upward movement in many cases, as quotes from factories for hoggets,...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Condition of lambs described as a 'mixed bag'
The condition of lambs coming into factories has been described as “good” for the most part, but the prices in...
Sheep
Strong cull ewe trade as hoggets remain steady at Blessington Mart
The weekly sheep sale at Blessington Mart in Co. Wicklow showed a good demand for all varieties of hoggets, ewes,...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Factories deliver a 30c/kg boost for hoggets
The trade for hoggets has continued to rise on a weekly basis, with an increase of up to 30c/kg seen...
Sheep
Sheep kill: Supplies remain strong as trade improves
There was little change in the supplies of sheep since last week, according to the latest sheep kill figures from...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Spring lambs at Carnew Mart hit €242/head
Spring lambs coming through the ring at Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow are quickly becoming attractive for buyers at the...
Sheep
Hoggets breaking €200/head is a first for Kenmare Mart manager
The trade at the latest sheep sale in Kenmare Mart, Co. Kerry is proving to go from strength to strength...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Up to €9.40/kg available as spring lamb opens
The first of this year’s lamb crop will be processed in factories this week (beginning Tuesday, March 19) as spring...
Sheep
Sheep kill: Lamb/hogget supply rises by 11,843 head in a week
Over 503,388 sheep have been slaughtered to date in 2024, according to the latest sheep kill figures from the Department...
Sheep
Kilkenny Mart manager has 'never witnessed such prices' for lambs
The hogget and lamb trade at Kilkenny Mart has reached new heights at recent sales, according to the mart manager....
Agri-Business
Sheep marts: First spring lamb of the year makes €190 at Loughrea
Spring lamb has returned to the ring at Loughrea Mart in Co. Galway, where a 48kg lamb made €190 (€3.96/kg)....
Sheep
Sheep kill: Rise in hogget supply during improved trade
With the hogget trade improving each week, their supply has shown a slight increase recently in comparison to previous weeks....
Sheep
Farmers advised to 'sell hard' as hogget factory quotes clear €8/kg
Farmers with factory-fit hoggets are being urged to “sell hard” to capitalise on the current prices in the hogget trade....
Sheep
Sheep trade: Suez Canal shipping issues driving hogget prices
Issues with the supply of lamb from New Zealand to the United Kingdom (UK) is having a knock-on effect with...
Sheep
Manorhamilton sees fat hoggets clear €200/head
Sheep sales at Manorhamilton Mart in Co. Leitrim were certainly lively this week, as the trade for hoggets and cull...
Sheep
Sheep kill: Hogget and lamb supplies show a slight drop
At a time when hogget prices are climbing to new heights, their supplies have become tighter in recent weeks. This...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Factory hoggets hit €193/head at Dowra Mart
With prices improving in factories recently for hoggets, recent mart sales across the country are ensuring the trade is still...