Sheep
Annual spring lamb price drop takes hold of the market
Becoming an all too common trend, the now annual spring lamb price drop seems to have truly taken a hold...
Lamb Trade
Sheep
'Weight and price pressure on lambs leaves finishers frustrated'
Current weight and price pressure on lambs have left hogget finishers very frustrated, according to IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey....
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Sheep
Lamb supplies tighten with a higher price paid for quality lambs
Lamb supplies are tighter this week, but factories are willing to pay a little extra for quality, according to IFA National...
Sheep
No movement in lamb price as calls made to relax carcass weight cut-off limits
There has been little or no movement in the lamb factory trade this week, with most factories opting to stay...
Sheep
Over-fat and heavy lambs becoming a problem
Factory buyers have warned that over-fat and heavy lambs have become an increasingly common problem in recent weeks. Some buyers...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Butcher and factory lamb prices take a turn for the worse
The lamb trade, and particularly the prices paid for factory and butcher lambs, has taken a turn for the worse...
Sheep
First signs of falling lamb prices as some quotes fall 5c/kg
Lamb prices are showing the first signs of dropping as two processors have opted to drop the quoted price for...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Steady lamb trade with most lots sold
The lamb trade remained steady in marts across the country, as farmers turn towards the factories with heavier lambs on the...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Sheep
Lamb prices stabilise but trade continues to remain difficult
Lamb prices have stabilised somewhat with most processors maintaining prices at last week’s level, with base quotes of 440-445c/kg. In...
Sheep
Factory lamb trade continues to remain weak
The factory lamb trade continues to remain weak, with most processors continuing to offer quotes in the region of 440-445c/kg....
Sheep
Lamb quotes take a tumble with quotes down by 10-20c/kg
Lamb quotes have taken a tumble today with most plants now working off a base price of 450-460c/kg for today’s...
Sheep
Weak sterling sees surge in Northern lambs killed south of the border
The numbers of lambs imported from Northern Ireland for direct slaughter in plants south of the border surged in June,...
Sheep
Factory lamb prices fall back as supplies remain strong
Prices being quoted for lambs this week have fallen back again with factories reporting an increase in supplies. Processors are...
Sheep
Easter demand boosts British lamb trade
The British liveweight lamb trade has continued to move higher in the past week as higher demand in the build up...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Sheep
First of the 2016 born lambs coming on stream - Spring lamb prices at €6.40/kg
The first of the 2016 lambs are expected to come on stream this week, with some factories quoting €7.50/kg for...
Sheep
Good demand sees lamb trade stronger
The lamb trade is stronger this week on the back of strong demand for processors. Base quotes for lamb are generally...
Sheep
Lamb trade steady: Quality lambs very scarce says IFA
The sheep trade has been strong in recent weeks on the back of strong demand, according to Bord Bia. It...
Sheep
Stable demand sees '€5/kg widely available' for lambs
The sheep trade is said to be strong this week on the back of stable demand from processors. Base quotes...