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Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

While some marts reported an easing of price in the fat lamb ring, store lambs and cull ewes remain a steady trade.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Sheep mart watch: no change on store lamb prices

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Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

MARKETS 26 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: lambs to a high of €202/head in Ballinrobe

Camera at the Mart: lambs to a high of €202/head in Ballinrobe

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Sheep Management: marketing cull ewes, carcase weights and SIS reference number

Sheep Management: marketing cull ewes, carcase weights and SIS reference number

Sheep Management: marketing cull ewes, carcase weights and SIS reference number

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes hit €250/head in Tuam

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes hit €250/head in Tuam

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes hit €250/head in Tuam

MARKETS 7 January 2026

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Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Young ewes scanned in-lamb met keen demand at Clogher Valley's sale on 30 January, with 2,000 sheep being sold.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Sheep mart prices: butchers and wholesalers more active in places

Sheep mart prices: butchers and wholesalers more active in places

Some marts with a strong butcher and wholesale buyer market have reported prices firming on average by €2 to €3/head with some recording greater increases.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes a strong trade in Ballymote

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes a strong trade in Ballymote

€180/head was freely available for well-finished lambs, while cull ewes were hitting €2.25/kg to €2.45/kg with relative ease in Ballymote Mart on Tuesday night.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: fat lambs to €179/head in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: fat lambs to €179/head in Ballina

A steady trade was seen in Mayo-Sligo Mart, Ballina, for forward store and fat lambs on Tuesday last.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Camera at the Mart: stores and fats hold firm in Tuam

Camera at the Mart: stores and fats hold firm in Tuam

There was a strong show of sheep with some solid prices in Tuam Mart on Tuesday night for the evening sheep sale.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Sheep mart prices: more life appearing in sales

Sheep mart prices: more life appearing in sales

Plants in the midlands and southeast are reporting greater competition between agents, with a 10c/kg increase in factory quotes also helping the trade.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Sheep management: breeding progress, genotyped rams and weather management

Sheep management: breeding progress, genotyped rams and weather management

Priority should remain with breeding ewes for at least the first month of gestation to promote optimum development of the embryo(s) and attachment to the wall of the uterus.

MANAGEMENT 12 November 2025

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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