Sheep
'Exceptionally good trade for heavy ewes' at Tuam Mart on Tuesday
On Tuesday evening (May 25), Tuam Mart held its weekly sale of sheep, which saw a good trade all round...
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Sheep
Improved trade on last week at sales on Monday as lambs hit €193/head at Corrin
An improved trade was seen at sheep sales held on Monday (May 24) on last week, in line with firm...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Sheep
71% fall in UK imports of Irish sheepmeat in March
The UK recorded a drop of 71% year-on-year for March in the amount of sheepmeat imported from Ireland, the Agriculture...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: 46% increase in throughput seen in plants last week
The sheep trade up north this past week was steady overall, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) reported. Quotes from...
Sheep
Lambs and ewes up €8-12/head on last week at Enniscorthy
On Wednesday (May 18), Enniscorthy Mart held its weekly sale of sheep, which saw an excellent trade for spring lambs...
Sheep
Cull ewes top €192/head at Tullow Mart on Tuesday
On Tuesday (May 18), Tullow Mart held its weekly sale of sheep, with trade fully maintained on the week before,...
Agri Politics
IBLA: 'Rebranded' farm organisation outlines priorities
The newly ‘rebranded’ Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has set out its priorities following an ‘AGM’ on Saturday (May...
Sheep
Big numbers see a strong trade for spring lambs at sales on Monday
Marts held yesterday (Monday, May 17) witnessed a large entry of sheep – especially spring lambs – compared to last...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Sheep
Sheep prices: Farmers urged to 'ignore quotes'
Sheep farmers are being urged to “ignore quotes” on lamb due to a continuing strong performance in the market. The...
Sheep
Tight hogget supplies and poor grass growth sees UK sheep kill fall in April
Last week’s sheep kill here at home (week ending May 9) showed that over 80,000 less hoggets have been processed...
Agri-Business
'As a mart manager our job was to get people into the mart - not keep them away'
With the return of buyers ringside imminent, a sense of normality, finally, is coming back into our lives – with...
Agri-Business
Marts: ICOS stresses continued precautions from Monday
With sellers and buyers due to return to marts from next Monday (May 17), farmers are being urged to remember...
Sheep
Improvement seen in the spring lamb trade at marts
Mart managers have been reporting an improved spring lamb trade so far this week, with prices improving substantially at some...
Sheep
Lambs top €187/head at Kilkenny
George Candler reported an excellent fast-selling trade at Kilkenny Mart yesterday, Monday (May 10) – which saw a fine trade...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Sheep
Northern spring lamb prices up over €27/head on this time last year
Northern Ireland spring lamb prices are up over €27/head on this time last year, according to the Livestock and Meat...
Sheep
'The poor weather played its part in smaller spring lambs being on offer'
The poor weather of late played its part in the reason why spring lamb numbers were back at Roscommon Mart...
Sheep
Spring lamb and hogget prices on the rise at marts in GB
Both spring lamb and hogget prices have lifted over the past week in Great Britain (GB) at sales; however, deadweight...
Sheep
Sheep kill: Spring lamb numbers continue to increase as hoggets tighten further
Last week’s sheep kill saw an increase on the week before – up nearly 3,000 head, figures from the Department...