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Sheep Trends: kill steadies at 40,846 head

After six weeks of falling throughput, the sheep kill has steadied, with prices also steady on last week’s returns.

MARKETS 14 October 2026

Sheep Trends: kill steadies at 40,846 head

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Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Sheep Trends: NI lambs 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher

Sheep Trends: NI lambs 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher

Sheep Trends: NI lambs 30c/kg to 40c/kg higher

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes up 10c/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes up 10c/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes up 10c/kg

MARKETS 21 September 2026

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Sheep Trends: price stagnant but weight increased

Sheep Trends: price stagnant but weight increased

Factory agents continue to resist pressure to increase base quotes, but have increased carcase weight limits in an attempt to attract better-quality lambs.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

Sheep price update: carcase weight limit increased to 22.5kg

There is no change in price quotes, with plants continuing to work off a base of €7.70/kg plus the respective quality assurance payments.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Prices paid to regular sellers or producers handling large numbers have in cases firmed by 10c/kg, but factory agents are not budging on base quotes offered.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Agents appear more active in sourcing lambs, which is reflected in a livelier trade in some marts.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steadier at €7.70/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steadier at €7.70/kg

The majority of factories are now working off a similar base quote of €7.70/kg.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

Opening prices for quality assured lambs are in the region of €7.90/kg, with groups and regular sellers securing €8/kg.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

The plant has reduced its base quote for Thursday to €7.70/kg plus its 20c/kg QA payment, while Dawn is quoting €7.80/kg.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

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