Sheep
Overall improved sheep trade at Tullow Mart says manager
An improved trade was seen across the board at Tullow Mart on Tuesday (January 24), according to the mart’s manager...
Lamb Prices
Sheep
Processor 'sympathetic' but no uplift in sheep trade expected soon
Processor Irish Country Meats has said it is sympathetic to sheep producers regarding the additional cost of production on farms,...
Sheep
IFA National Sheep meeting: Factors impacting price and demand
Inflation pressure, cheaper cuts of lamb and the decline in import demand from China and the US are some of...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Trade remains in a tough place
The trade at marts this past week has been no more positive than recent weeks, with prices falling back further...
Sheep
Farmers need to send 'clear message on lamb prices' - IFA
A public meeting is to be held on Monday (January 23), aiming to send a “clear message” on lamb prices...
Sheep
'Lamb trade could take weeks to recover'
The sheep trade continues into the week on a downward trend as base prices at the higher end of the...
Sheep News
Market reassurance sought by sheep breeders' association
The Tullow Sheep Breeders’ Association has called for action over the “price collapse” seen for sheep, adding that the sector...
Sheep
Series of lamb cuts sees over €11 wiped off a 22.5kg carcass
The downturn in the trade for lambs/hoggets since the turn of year has severely knocked confidence in the sector, with...
Sheep News
Farmers urged to hold back lambs as latest price cuts blasted
Farmers finishing lambs have been told to hold out for €7.00/kg, with anything less than this resulting in selling below...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Lamb prices take a knock
It has been a tough week on the sheep mart front, with prices coming back by up to €7/head. Factory...
Agri-Business
National meeting on lamb prices to be held in Athlone
Falling lamb prices and rising costs are placing huge pressure on farmers, the president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)...
Sheep
'No reason for lamb prices to be €1/kg less than this time last year'
There is no legitimate reason why lamb prices are currently €1/kg behind this time 12 months ago. This is what...
Sheep
Lamb prices start 2023 70c/kg behind this time last year
The new year thus far has seen no change in lamb prices, with factories holding quotes that were seen just...
Sheep Technical
Lamb prices steady at marts with the weather disrupting normal service
Lamb prices at marts over the past fortnight have been steady, with little change to report as the 2022 sales...
Sheep
Almost €2.00/kg difference between French and Irish lamb price
There is nearly a €2/kg in the difference between the French and Irish lamb price, going by the latest Bord...
Sheep
Pics and prices: Lambs top €159/head in Roscommon
Agriland made the trip to Roscommon Mart on Wednesday (November 23) to check in on the trade at its weekly...
Sheep
Prices continue to rise, but 'dirty lambs' still an issue
Lamb prices are on the rise once again this week, but the number of dirty lambs being presented for slaughter...
Sheep
Processors slow to move up weight limits for lambs in NI
Processors have been slow to move up weight limits for lambs in Northern Ireland, similar to what has been seen...
