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Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

An increase of 4,500 head of sheep slaughtered last week has resulted in further cuts of 10c/kg, with more power now sitting with factories.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

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Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €8.80/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €8.80/kg

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Carbery sets milk price for June

Carbery sets milk price for June

Carbery sets milk price for June

NEWS 21 July 2026

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

MARKETS 20 July 2026

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Beef Trends: quotes jump again

Beef Trends: quotes jump again

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory prices for finished stock.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Hot weather turns up heat in beef trade

Hot weather turns up heat in beef trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes available for finished cattle.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Kill drops below 30,000 head

Kill drops below 30,000 head

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest quotes for factory finished cattle.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Milk processors confirm April prices

Milk processors confirm April prices

All processors have now set their prices for milk produced in April 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 April 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland holds milk price for April

Kerry Dairy Ireland holds milk price for April

Global milk supplies remain relatively strong with commodity markets remaining stable despite the ongoing geopolitical risk and uncertainty, a KDI spokesperson said.

NEWS 20 April 2026

April price rise at Dale Farm and Lakeland

April price rise at Dale Farm and Lakeland

Both co-ops have increased their prices paid for milk produced in April.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 April 2026

Carbery lifts March base price

Carbery lifts March base price

Carbery says it is not seeing the improvement in dairy markets that it would like and supply continues to impact on prices being delivered.

NEWS 20 April 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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