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Sheep marts: Cast ewes make up to €160/head at Tullow Mart

March 10, 2020

Mart managers are reporting a solid trade all round, with butcher and factory-fit hogget prices back slightly compared to previous weeks. However, in…

Sheep marts: Strong demand for well-fleshed cast ewes

March 3, 2020

Sheep

There was a strong number of sheep on offer in marts across the country last week, despite the poor weather conditions – as…

Sheep marts: Poor weather conditions affect the number of sheep on offer at marts

February 19, 2020

Sheep

Poor weather conditions across the country last week resulted in small numbers of sheep on offer at marts. This, in turn, had a…

Sheep marts: In-lamb ewes making over €200/head across the country

February 11, 2020

Sheep

As we enter the busy lambing season, the number of ewes and lambs at foot on offer continues to increase. Mart managers are…

Sheep marts: Farmers continue to battle with factory agents for well-fleshed hoggets

February 5, 2020

Agri-Business

Over the past week, the number of ewes with lambs at foot has steadily increased, with strong prices for these lots being achieved.…

Sheep marts: Strong trade all round, as the number of in-lamb ewes on offer increases

January 28, 2020

Sheep

Mart managers across the country are reporting a steady trade for all classes of sheep, with a good demand for all types. The…

Sheep marts: Increasing factory prices driving the mart trade

January 22, 2020

Sheep

A strong trade for all classes of sheep – especially for hoggets – was reported by mart managers across the country last week.…

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

January 16, 2020

Sheep

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 marts: Strong end to the year sees prices for store lambs increase

December 17, 2019

Sheep

Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in demand for store lambs, with plenty of customers for these lots. Prices for…

Sheep marts: Store lamb prices edge closer to the €100/head mark

December 11, 2019

Sheep

Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in demand and price for store lambs over the past week. Store lambs over…

Sheep marts: 8 ram lambs sold for €180/head at Carnew Mart, as prices continue to rise

December 3, 2019

Sheep

Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in price for all classes of lambs over the past week. The number of…

Sheep marts: Mart trade comes to life again, as prices rise €3.00-4.00/head for lambs

November 19, 2019

Sheep

Mart managers across the country are again reporting an improved trade for butcher and factory-fit lambs, with prices up by €3.00-4.00/head. The increase…