Sheep
Sheep marts: Spring lamb numbers on the increase
The number of spring lambs being marketed through marts has stepped up considerably over recent days. Despite this, prices are...
Sheep
The number of spring lambs being marketed through marts has stepped up considerably over recent days. Despite this, prices are...
Sheep
As reported in AgriLand’s weekly sheep factory report, the trade has steadied somewhat over recent days at factory level. This steadiness has...
Sheep
Strong grass growth rates have been witnessed on many farms throughout Ireland over recent days and it has helped to...
Sheep
After a slight blip last week, the spring lamb trade has strengthened somewhat over recent days and the top-priced lots...
Sheep
Factory buyers have been keen to get a grip on both spring lamb and hogget prices over recent days. And,...
Sheep
Hoggets continued to take centre stage at marts across the country over recent days. In many cases, prices in excess...
Sheep
Sheep factories are remaining noticeably quiet when it comes to offering base quotes this week. However, the general consensus is...
Sheep
The number of sheep slaughtered in Ireland has reached its highest level in nine years, figures from the Department of...
Sheep
The lamb trade continues to remain buoyant this week and prices of €5/kg are widely available for factory-fit lambs. The...
Sheep
Falling lamb supplies, coupled with increased demand at the ringside, has seen factory buyers become more vigorous when it comes...
Sheep
Spring lamb quotes have held relatively stable in recent weeks. For the most part, factory buyers are offering 450-460c/kg to...
Sheep
Breeding stock met a better trade at the marts in recent days than has previously been the case in recent...
Sheep
Trade for breeding stock has improved at the marts in recent days, with demand for ewe lambs and breeding ewes...
Sheep
A tougher trade for factory lambs has been seen at the marts in recent days, with prices back €3-8/head in some...
Sheep
Store lamb prices have eased by €2-3/head in some locations, with large entries reported. However, in the east of the...
Sheep
There has been some uplift in the heavy lamb trade at marts in recent days, as price increases of €3-7/head...
Sheep
Factories have moved to knock spring lamb quotes by up to 60c/kg over the past three weeks and, slowly but...
Sheep
The sheep mart trade has remained firm as we approach the end of June, despite factory cuts of up to...