Sheep
Sheep trade: Lambs hit €9.50/kg as ewes reach €5/kg
The sheep trade has seen prices continue to strengthen into 2025 with price increases seen again this week for both...
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Beef
Heavy bullocks average €3.27/kg at Kilkenny Mart
Kilkenny Mart hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Thursday, November 14, with over 800 head of cattle on offer....
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If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Sheep
Sheep trade: €8.00/kg being paid for lambs in some cases
This week’s sheep trade sees prices as high as €8.00/kg paid for lambs despite price quotes from factories up to...
Beef
Sample cattle prices from marts around the country
Cattle prices are continuing on strong footing at marts around the country with relatively settled weather conditions and a firm...
Beef
Mart report: Cattle prices from weekly sale in Kilkenny
Kilkenny Mart’s weekly general cattle sale on Thursday, July 25, saw what was described by mart management as “an excellent...
Sheep
Trade for spring lambs goes 'belly up' at Kilkenny Mart
Kilkenny Mart auctioneer George Candler has told Agriland that the trade for spring lambs has gone “belly up”. Candler made these...
Sheep
Sheep marts: How are lambs and cull ewes faring at the mart?
From different areas across the country, Agriland takes a look at the current sheep trade as it stands in some...
Sheep
Kilkenny Mart manager has 'never witnessed such prices' for lambs
The hogget and lamb trade at Kilkenny Mart has reached new heights at recent sales, according to the mart manager....
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Agri-Business
Sheep marts: First spring lamb of the year makes €190 at Loughrea
Spring lamb has returned to the ring at Loughrea Mart in Co. Galway, where a 48kg lamb made €190 (€3.96/kg)....
Environment
Kilkenny Mart rally: Nitrates drop could 'fundamentally affect' all farmers
A reduction in the current nitrates derogation is not just a problem for dairy farmers because it will “fundamentally affect...
Agri Politics
IFA to hold 'farmers' futures matter' rally at Kilkenny Mart
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will hold a rally at Kilkenny Mart this Friday (July 21) under the motto “farmers’...
Sheep
Sheep sale: Demand outstrips supply in Kilkenny
In the space of a week, the mood at Kilkenny Mart has taken a swift turn. Last week, the word...
Sheep
Prices peak at €2,350 at Belclare premier sale
The Belclare Sheep Society held its premier sale at Kilkenny Mart in recent weeks. There was an overall clearance of...
Sheep
'Disappointing day for spring lamb producers' at Kilkenny
The spring lamb trade at Kilkenny Mart yesterday (Monday, April 11), was described as disappointing. The mart’s auctioneer, George Candler...
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Sheep
'Phenomenal trade' seen at Kilkenny Mart's sheep sale on Monday
Kilkenny Mart manager, George Candler, reported a “phenomenal trade” at Monday’s (October 19) sheep sale – which saw 650 sheep...
Sheep
Hogget ewes fetch up to €270/head at Kilkenny on Monday
A big sale of 1,200 sheep was seen at Kilkenny Mart yesterday, Monday (August 16), which included a special sale...
Sheep
Sheep prices: Lamb trade 'steady' at sales on Monday
Mart managers reported a steady trade for lambs at sales held yesterday (Monday, July 26) – despite factory quotes falling...
Sheep
Cull ewe prices top €226/head at sales on Monday, as lamb prices also improve
Sheep sales held yesterday (Monday, July 5) witnessed some exceptional prices for cull ewes, with prices breaching the €200/head mark,...