N.Ireland
Danske Bank confirms increased farm finances in NI
Danske Bank’s head of agriculture, Rodney Brown, has confirmed an improvement in farm finances across Northern Ireland. This welcome trend...
Lamb Prices
Sheep
Sheep trade: Another jump for both lamb and ewe prices
This week’s sheep trade sees prices for both factory lambs and cull ewes increase with 50c/kg added to the top-end...
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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
Sheep farmers 'under no pressure' to offload lambs
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that sheep farmers are “under no pressure” to offload lambs that require further...
Sheep
Sheep numbers are on the decline across Europe
The latest census figures confirm that total sheep numbers have declined significantly across Europe over the past 12 months. As...
Sheep News
Factories urged to stop 'relentless cuts' to lamb prices
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling on factories to stop what it describes as the “relentless cuts” to lamb...
N.Ireland
Decline in flock numbers is resulting in less wool - Ulster Wool
The current strength of lamb and ewe prices is encouraging flock owners to keep less sheep, according to the Ulster...
N.Ireland
EasyCare sheep farmer 'positive' about future lamb prices
Well-known EasyCare sheep breeder, Campbell Tweed, has expressed a strong degree of confidence in the future of lamb prices. He...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Hogget prices up €1.55-1.70/kg on last year
The hogget trade has continued to go from strength-to-strength, as factory quotes have continued to rise for the third consecutive...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Lamb and ewe prices rise by 10c/kg
Prices in the sheep trade this week (beginning Monday, January 22) have seen a moderate lift from the quotes provided...
Sheep News
ICSA: Irish lamb prices 'well out of sync' with UK and EU
Lamb prices in Ireland are now “well out of sync” with the UK and EU countries, according to the Irish...
Sheep
Improved support needed for sheep and wool sectors - Punch
Pressure is growing on the government to agree an immediate support boost for Ireland’s sheep and wool sectors. The long-term...
Beef
Forecast: Global beef and sheep prices volatile for rest of 2023
There is now a growing expectation that global beef and sheep prices could come under some pressure during the period...
Sheep Technical
Sheep marts: More positive week, with prices up €2-5/head
Last week was a far more positive week for trading at sheep marts with prices up on average €2-5/head; however,...
Sheep
Overall improved sheep trade at Tullow Mart says manager
An improved trade was seen across the board at Tullow Mart on Tuesday (January 24), according to the mart’s manager...
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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
Processor 'sympathetic' but no uplift in sheep trade expected soon
Processor Irish Country Meats has said it is sympathetic to sheep producers regarding the additional cost of production on farms,...
Sheep
IFA National Sheep meeting: Factors impacting price and demand
Inflation pressure, cheaper cuts of lamb and the decline in import demand from China and the US are some of...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Trade remains in a tough place
The trade at marts this past week has been no more positive than recent weeks, with prices falling back further...
Sheep
Farmers need to send 'clear message on lamb prices' - IFA
A public meeting is to be held on Monday (January 23), aiming to send a “clear message” on lamb prices...