Sheep
Sheep marts: Strong demand for finished lambs continues
Variation was seen in the size of many recent sales across the country, but good clearances and prices were reported...
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Sheep
Sheep marts: Factory and butcher lambs in 'good demand'
Sheep sales in recent days have shown there is a significant demand for heavy, fat lambs that are being sold...
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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...
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Nearly a full clearance at the Borris Ewe Breeders' sale
The Borris Ewe Breeders’ Association held its 60th show and sale on Saturday (August 12) at Borris Mart in Co. Carlow,...
Sheep
Cull ewe trade on fire, as top prices reach €170-192
Although many eyes have been on spring lambs this week, with factory quotes increasing and more numbers, albeit small still,...
Sheep
Small numbers of spring lambs begin to appear at marts; hogget trade remains strong
A small number of spring lambs appeared at sales held yesterday (Monday, March 22), with top prices hitting €170-180/head. Although,...
Sheep
Pics and prices: Hampshire Down reduction sale at Blessington Mart
The reduction sale of the Powerpack and Awbeg flocks took place on Saturday last, November 2, at Blessington Livestock Mart....
Sheep
Pics and prices: 'Ladies First Production Sale'
The ‘Ladies First Production Sale’ took place on Saturday last, November 2, at Blessington Livestock Mart, Co. Wicklow. There was...
Sheep
'Ladies First Production Sale' taking place this weekend
The ‘Ladies First Production Sale’ is set to take place this Saturday, November 2, at Blessington Livestock Mart, Co. Wicklow....
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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...
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Donegal Pedigree Wicklow Cheviot Breeders' Group set to hold annual show and sale
The Donegal Pedigree Wicklow Cheviot Breeders’ Group is set to host its annual show and sale at Stranorlar Mart, Co. Donegal....
Sheep
Donegal Mule Group set to hold reduction sale
The Donegal Mule Group is set to host its last sale of the year at Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow, on...
Sheep
Multi-breed ram sale takes place at Tullow Mart
On Tuesday last, September 24, Tullow Mart held its annual multi-breed ram sale alongside its weekly sheep sale. Proceedings kicked...
Sheep
Pics and prices: Ewe lambs and hoggets in demand at Tullow Mart
Some 3,000 sheep were on offer at Tullow Mart, Co. Carlow, on Tuesday, September 24, which included a multi-breed ram...
Sheep
Pics and prices: Hoggets in demand at Mountbellew Sheep Mart
Some 1,600 sheep were on offer at Mountbellew Sheep Mart on Saturday, September 14. The sale saw four classes of...
Sheep
Aughrim Sheep Breeders host 52nd annual sale
The Aughrim Sheep Breeders held its 52nd annual show and sale on Friday, September 6, at Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow....
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The Mayo Blackface Group is set to host its annual show and sale
The Mayo Blackface Group is getting ready to host its 15th annual show and sale on Saturday, September 28. The...
Sheep
520 ewe lambs on offer at recent Carrick Prolific Breeders' Group sale
Sheep farmers with prolific ewe lambs in counties Sligo and Leitrim have formed a group called the Carrick Prolific Ewe...
Sheep
Blessington Mart hosts Wicklow Cheviot Breeders' sale
The Wicklow Cheviot Breeders’ Association held its ewe and ewe lamb sale on Tuesday, September 10, at Blessington Mart, Co....
Sheep
2,100 ewe lambs sold at the Mayo Mule and Greyface premier sale
Mayo Mule and Greyface Group held its premier sale at Aurivo Mart, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, on Friday and Saturday last,...