Sheep
This week's sheep trade has seen lamb prices rise by 10c/kg and ewe prices hold firm, as sources say up to €8.00/kg is available for lambs.
This week's sheep trade has again seen both lamb and ewe prices hold firm, with very little movement across the sites.
Agri-Business
The family of a man who died after his head was crushed by a meat-packing machine has settled for €700,000 at the High Court.
Sheep News
This week's sheep trade has seen offers for spring lamb fall below €9.00/kg at all the key sheep factories.
This week's sheep trade has seen no movement in either the official lamb price or hogget prices as cull ewe prices have increased in cases.
The first full week of 2025 has got off to a strong start for the sheep trade with factory price offerings increasing by...
Prices for spring lamb received a boost this week as factories have added 10c/kg on to their quotes for suppliers.
It is business as usual for farmers receiving cheques from one of the main sheep processors, Kildare Chilling, a spokesperson has confirmed.
The trade for hoggets has continued to rise on a weekly basis, with an increase of up to 30c/kg seen since last week.
Beef
The CCPC has published its determination on the decision to green light Dawn Meats' acquisition of the Kildare Chilling company.
Prices in the sheep trade this week have steadied and are holding firm after a short period of price increases in recent weeks.
The beef chair of the ICSA, Edmund Graham, has said the takeover of Kildare Chilling by Dawn Meats "will not be a good outcome for farmers".
The purchase of Kildare Chilling by Dawn Meats will "reduce competition for beef and sheep farmers...throughout the country", the IFA said.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has confirmed that it will clear acquisition of Kildare Chilling by Dawn Meats.
The CCPC is to carry out a full investigation into the proposed acquisition by Dawn Meats of Kildare Chilling.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has sought further information on the proposed sale of Kildare Chilling.
The CCPC has confirmed that it received two submissions in relation to the proposed sale of Kildare Chilling to Dawn Meats.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is seeking views on the proposed sale of Kildare Chilling to Dawn Meats.
The ICSA president has written to the EU commissioner for competition outlining his concerns about the proposed sale of Kildare Chilling.
The IFA has called on the CCPC to examine the impact of the proposed sale of Kildare Chilling on the cattle and sheep processing sector.
Meat processor Dawn Meats is set to purchase fellow beef and sheep processor Kildare Chilling, Agriland understands.
