Rural Life
Large crowds will flock to Mountbellew next weekend for three nights of "shear entertainment" at the European Sheep Shearing Championships.
Preparations are underway at Mountbellew Mart for the hosting of the 2024 all-Ireland and all...
Agri Politics
The Irish Family Farm Group (IFFG) is calling on the government to double the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) payment for farmers.
Sheep
Marts across the country since the new year have been in full swing with sheep sales returning...
Variation was seen in the size of recent sales across the country, but good prices were reported from sheep marts, keen to get finished lambs
Farmers bringing heavy lambs to Inishowen Livestock Mart for a sheep sale on November 3 saw an improved trade since the previous sale.
The High Court has agreed to adjourn legal proceedings against Mountbellew Mart in Co. Galway until later in the summer.
Agri-Business
A "monster auction" is to be held next month in a bid to raise funds for the future development of Mountbellew Mart.
Over the next two months a pilot initiative at Mountbellew Mart aims to support farmers and promote social inclusion in the community.
Mountbellew Mart will be open for business again on Saturday (February 18) following a decision in the High Court to restore its licence.
The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has confirmed that Mountbellew Mart in Co. Galway has had its licence temporarily suspended.
On Saturday last (October 15) Agriland made the trip to Mountbellew Mart in Co. Galway to cast an eye over the mart's sheep sale.
On Saturday, March 12, Mountbellew Mart held its weekly sale of sheep which saw cull ewe prices top...
Yesterday (Saturday, November 6), Agriland made the trip to Mountbellew Mart to check in on its weekly sale of sheep.
Despite some marts deferring sales due to rising Covid-19 cases, the marts which did go ahead saw a great trade at sheep sales.
Baltinglass Mart has decided to postpone this Saturday's sheep sale due to rising Covid-19 cases.
Some 1,600 sheep were on offer at Mountbellew Sheep Mart on Saturday, September 14, where sales saw four classes on offer.
Strong grass growth rates have helped to bolster the prices achieved by ewes with lambs at foot over recent days
Mart managers have reported a steady trade in recent days. Huge numbers were entered in various locations around the country.
Inclement weather, along with a higher numbers of sheep being presented for sale, has taken its toll on sheep prices across the country.
Managers in sheep marts across the country have reported good clearances for all stock in recent days.
Some marts reported an increase in the number of sheep on offer, while other marts experienced a drop in numbers going under the hammer.
Farmers continue to show strong demand for quality lots of ewe lambs, while improved trade was also reported for butcher and factory sheep.
