Sheep
'No major glut of spring lambs for at least a month'
There will be no major glut of spring lambs for at least another month, with supplies to stay tight until...
Supplies
Sheep
Sheep trade: Reduced numbers clear the way for higher returns
A considerable tightening in spring lamb supplies has forced factory buyers to work that bit harder to secure numbers this...
Sheep
€20 wiped off spring lambs in just 5 weeks
As has been the case over recent weeks, the spring lamb trade continues to remain challenging and processors have imposed...
Sheep
Mixed results in the spring lamb market
Although the spring lamb trade steadied somewhat last week, mixed messages have been circulating throughout factory lairages this week; some...
Sheep
Easter demand drives spring lamb supplies
The spring lamb market stepped up a gear this week, as factory buyers were keen to secure spring lambs ahead...
Sheep
Sheep slaughterings reach a 9-year high
The number of sheep slaughtered in Ireland has reached its highest level in nine years, figures from the Department of...
Sheep
Wintry conditions fail to 'chill' lamb prices
The country is currently grasped by a cold spell. However, the wintry conditions of late have yet to put a...
Beef
Supply catches up to demand as beef quotes stagnate
Just over 1.2 million cattle have been slaughtered in Ireland so far this year. That’s an increase of 65,924 head...
Beef
Beef markets could weaken further over the next two months
Beef cattle prices have come under increased pressure in recent weeks and, as it stands, most factories are offering 380-385c/kg...
Beef
Further price pull sees steers drop to 380c/kg
Beef factories, for the most part, have succeeded in their quest to bring steer quotes down to 380c/kg this week....
Beef
Beef prices stabilise after three weeks of cuts
It’s a case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted for beef prices, as many factories have...
Sheep
No movement in hogget prices as supplies continue to tighten
There has been little or no movement in the hogget factory trade this week, with most factories opting to stay...