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 by factories are “undermining the market” and “destroying sheep farmers incomes”, according to the national sheep chairman of the Irish…
Procurement managers are starting negotiations with sheep farmers at 500c/kg (excluding quality assurance (QA) and producer group bonuses) for hoggets. When QA payments…
The lamb trade continues to remain buoyant this week and prices of €5/kg are widely available for factory-fit lambs. The supply/demand balance remains…
Over the last number of weeks, the number of sheep slaughtered in Department of Agriculture approved plants has tightened considerably. However, the week…
Procurement managers across the country have reported that plenty of sheep are available for slaughter this week. An increase in available numbers has…
Spring lamb prices continue to remain under pressure and most factories are offering 460-480c/kg (including QA bonuses) to secure supplies. Kildare Chilling leads…
