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…
Factories are offering from €4.70/kg to €4.90/kg for lambs this week, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) National Sheep Committee Chairman, John…
Discussions were held last week between UK industry representatives and the IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association) over the future of the lamb and sheep meat…
Procurement managers have moved to bring spring lamb quotes back by 10-20c/kg in recent days. Most plants are now offering 470-490c/kg (excluding Quality…
Farmers have been urged to be careful when drafting lambs, as kill out percentages have plummeted in recent weeks. Procurement managers have commented…
