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Sheep slaughter figures shoot up by 33.5% in March – CSO

April 28, 2020

The number of sheep slaughtered in March 2020 increased by 33.5% when compared to March 2019, according to the latest figures from the…

Sheep trade: ‘Farmers should reject any factory quotes that are lower than €6.00/kg’

February 26, 2020

Sheep

For the third week in a row, base quotes have increased for hoggets, with prices of up to €6.00/kg readily achievable. This week,…

How many sheep were slaughtered in Irish meat plants in 2019?

January 12, 2020

Sheep

Looking back on 2019, it will come as no surprise to farmers that the sheep kill was way below 2018 levels. Last year…

Sheep trade: Base quotes increase, as sheep kill falls by over 11,500 head

November 12, 2019

Sheep

This week has seen an increase in base quotes of up to 15c/kg for spring lambs, as supplies begin to tighten. During the…

Sheep put down following dog attack in Kilkenny

September 30, 2019

Sheep

Dog owners have been warned to keep their pets under control following a sheep kill in Co. Kilkenny over the weekend. The incident…

15 factory-fit lambs killed in weekend dog attack

August 26, 2019

Rural Life

A total of 15 lambs were killed in a dog attack in the west of the country over the weekend, prompting calls for…

9 sheep killed in dog attack with 3 more euthanised

December 12, 2018

Sheep

Farmers have been warned to be vigilant after a bad dog attack left nine sheep dead with a further three needing to be…

Spring lamb supplies continue to remain strong

October 20, 2018

Sheep

Although some signs of markets improving were witnessed this week, the number of spring lambs being presented for slaughter continues to remain strong.…

Warning to dog owners issued following midlands sheep kill

September 6, 2018

Rural Life

A warning was issued to dog owners following a dog attack in the midlands that resulted in the deaths of sheep. Gardai attended…

Spring lambs take a hammering on the back of additional supplies

June 26, 2018

Sheep

Spring lamb supplies have been creeping upwards over the last number of weeks and peaked at 42,920 head during the week ending June…

Sheep trade: Processors tighten their grip on the market

May 30, 2018

Sheep

During the week ending May 20, the number of spring lambs slaughtered at Department of Agriculture approved sheep meat plants stood at 22,020…

Sheep trade: Demand for hoggets remains strong

April 4, 2018

Sheep

Although Easter has passed, the hogget trade continues to remain strong in processing plants around the country and deals are being done at…

Easter demand drives spring lamb supplies

April 1, 2018

Sheep

The spring lamb market stepped up a gear this week, as factory buyers were keen to secure spring lambs ahead of this weekend’s…

40 sheep killed in ‘frightening’ dog attack in Roscommon

March 27, 2018

Sheep

A flock of more than 40 sheep were ravaged and killed in a “frightening” dog attack on a farm in Co. Roscommon last…

No buzz to spring lamb trade as Easter approaches

March 21, 2018

Sheep

Easter is fast approaching and processors have little over seven full processing days before they break on Good Friday. Despite Easter’s proximity, factory…