Sheep
Sheep marts: Spring lamb prices take a hit across many marts
The drop in factory prices for both spring lambs and hoggets was evident across many sheep marts last week. Most...
Roscommon Mart
Sheep
Sheep marts: Cast ewes make up to €160/head at Tullow Mart
Mart managers are reporting a solid trade all round, with butcher and factory-fit hogget prices back slightly compared to previous...
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Sheep
Sheep marts: Strong demand for well-fleshed cast ewes
There was a strong number of sheep on offer in marts across the country last week, despite the poor weather...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Poor weather conditions affect the number of sheep on offer at marts
Poor weather conditions across the country last week resulted in small numbers of sheep on offer at marts. This, in...
Sheep
Sheep marts: In-lamb ewes making over €200/head across the country
As we enter the busy lambing season, the number of ewes and lambs at foot on offer continues to increase....
Agri-Business
Sheep marts: Farmers continue to battle with factory agents for well-fleshed hoggets
Over the past week, the number of ewes with lambs at foot has steadily increased, with strong prices for these...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Strong trade all round, as the number of in-lamb ewes on offer increases
Mart managers across the country are reporting a steady trade for all classes of sheep, with a good demand for...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Increasing factory prices driving the mart trade
A strong trade for all classes of sheep – especially for hoggets – was reported by mart managers across the...
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Sheep
Sheep marts: Prices remain steady for lambs; demand for cast ewes rises
Mart managers across the country are reporting a strong trade for cast ewes, with prices for these lots up to...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Strong end to the year sees prices for store lambs increase
Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in demand for store lambs, with plenty of customers for these...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Store lamb prices edge closer to the €100/head mark
Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in demand and price for store lambs over the past week....
Sheep
Sheep marts: 8 ram lambs sold for €180/head at Carnew Mart, as prices continue to rise
Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in price for all classes of lambs over the past week....
Sheep
Sheep marts: Mart trade comes to life again, as prices rise €3.00-4.00/head for lambs
Mart managers across the country are again reporting an improved trade for butcher and factory-fit lambs, with prices up by...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Factory-fit lamb prices on the rise, as supplies continue to tighten
Mart managers across the country are again reporting an improved trade for factory-fit lambs, as supplies continue to tighten for...
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Sheep
Sheep marts: Tighter supplies see an improved trade for lambs
Mart managers across the country are reporting an improved trade for store and factory-fit lambs, as supplies begin to tighten...
Sheep
Sheep marts: No bite in the trade, as lamb prices continue to fall by €1-2/head
The low base quotes of 430-435c/kg that factories are offering are having a negative impact on the sheep trade. Factory-fit...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Factory-fit lamb prices back as meat plant disruptions affect demand
The recent beef protests continue to have a significant impact on the sheep trade, with the demand easing for factory-fit...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Farmers looking to store lambs to graze grass rather than cattle
The recent beef protests have had a significant impact on the sheep trade in the past week, with demand easing...