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Lamb prices rising due to ‘substantial demand’

July 13, 2020

Lamb prices are continuing to rise, driven by substantial demand for the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association…

ICSA ‘demands’ Cowen explain lamb imports

July 8, 2020

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Barry Cowen, is being called on to explain “as a matter of urgency” the issue of…

Sheep trade: Lamb quotes holding around the €5.30-5.40/kg mark

July 7, 2020

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The big talking point last week was the turnaround in prices for lambs, as quotes, for the first time in a number of…

Lamb trade ‘strengthening’ according to IFA

July 6, 2020

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The lamb trade is ‘strengthening’ with factories having to increase quotes and prices, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Sean Dennehy, the…

Sheep trade update: ‘Tight supplies’ see lamb prices move in the right direction

July 2, 2020

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Quotes for lambs have taken a u-turn in the space of a few days, as reports of ‘tight supplies’ surface. Kildare Chilling, Kepak…

Getting the balance right: Farmers urged to box clever with lamb weights

June 19, 2020

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Sheep farmers have been encouraged to ‘box clever’ when it comes to getting the balance right with lamb weights in factories by Sean…

Price cuts to lamb ‘yet another blow for sheep farmers’

June 19, 2020

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This week’s price cuts are yet another blow for sheep farmers, having been left out of any Covid-19 support packages thus far, according…

Factory ‘excuses’ for pulling lamb prices ‘just don’t wash’

May 28, 2020

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The impending bank holiday weekend has seen factories “pull prices again for no reason”, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association…

Strong demand for lamb ‘with agents told to leave nothing behind’

May 17, 2020

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Lamb trade remains solid with tight supplies of spring lamb and strong demand driven by the end of Ramadan and additional retail demand,…

Sheep farmers ‘must resist ploy and hold out for prices’ – ICSA

April 28, 2020

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Sheep processors have been accused of “continuing to toy with producers in a cynical effort to flush out supplies and drive down prices”…

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

January 16, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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…

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