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Sheep marts: Prices remain steady for lambs; demand for cast ewes rises

January 16, 2020

Mart managers across the country are reporting a strong trade for cast ewes, with prices for these lots up to €140/head. Feeding ewes…

Sheep trade: No major change in base quotes this week

January 14, 2020

Sheep

There has been no major change in the quotes being offered by sheep processing facilities, with prices holding firm for the time being.…

Sheep trade: Base price hits new low of 430c/kg

October 15, 2019

Sheep

There’s a wide range in factory quotes this week. After QA is factored in quotes are ranging from 445c/kg to 455c/kg, while 430c/kg…

Sheep farmers ‘very angry at income erosion’ – IFA

October 11, 2019

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Sheep farmers “cannot accept” the cuts in factory lamb prices, which is leading to their incomes being “eroded”, according to the Irish Farmers’…

‘Hold out for €4.90-5.00 for lamb as demand peaks this week’ – ICSA

August 7, 2019

Sheep

“Demand for lamb is high this week, with prices of €4.90 easily achievable.” That’s the message from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association…

Hopes for stability – but ‘no future for sheep farmers at current prices’

July 10, 2019

Sheep

Hopes have been voiced that lamb price might stabilise following recent talks with Kepak, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association…

Processors hit back at lamb margin ‘pocketing’ claims

July 5, 2019

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Processors have hit back at “misleading” claims made by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) that extra margin has been pocketed, outlining that current…

Factories and retailers ‘pocketing extra margin’ on lamb – IFA survey

July 5, 2019

Sheep

Retailers are charging consumers prices ranging from €8.69/kg to €15.16/kg for the main lamb cuts – while the farmer price has fallen from…

More talks planned for Thursday between ICSA and Kepak

July 2, 2019

Sheep

Representatives from the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) and Kepak Athleague, Co. Roscommon, will continue to engage in talks on Thursday,…

MII on lamb prices: ‘Disrupting processing will not help the situation’

July 1, 2019

Sheep

Lamb prices are “reflective of what is happening in the market” and “disruption of processing will not help the situation”, according to Meat Industry…

Quotes for spring lambs a ‘slap in the face’ for farmers – ICSA

May 14, 2019

Sheep

The current factory prices for spring lambs have been heavily criticised by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). Sean McNamara, the…

Lamb price cuts ‘destroying sheep farmers’ incomes’- IFA

May 13, 2019

Sheep

Lamb price cuts by factories are “undermining the market” and “destroying sheep farmers incomes”, according to the national sheep chairman of the Irish…

Sheep trade: ‘Factories anxious for lambs and struggling to secure numbers’

March 20, 2019

Sheep

Procurement managers are starting negotiations with sheep farmers at 500c/kg (excluding quality assurance (QA) and producer group bonuses) for hoggets. When QA payments…