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Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

The two Irish Country Meats plants this week reduced their base quote to €7.80/kg and join other plants on the same base quote.

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

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Factories fail to scupper trade

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Sheep trends: lambs fall to €8/kg base price

Sheep trends: lambs fall to €8/kg base price

Sheep trends: lambs fall to €8/kg base price

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Beef trade steady despite factory pressure on price

Beef trade steady despite factory pressure on price

Beef trade steady despite factory pressure on price

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Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

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

MARKETS 21 July 2026

Sheep Trends: cuts of 30c/kg as factories blame seasonal price pressure

Sheep Trends: cuts of 30c/kg as factories blame seasonal price pressure

After cuts of 10c to 20c/kg last week, factories have slashed a further 30c/kg off in some places, blaming seasonal price pressures.

MARKETS 21 July 2026

Factories easing back quotes for finished cattle

Factories easing back quotes for finished cattle

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

MARKETS 21 July 2026

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

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 21 July 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €8.80/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €8.80/kg

The two Irish Country Meats plants and the two Dawn Meats plants are offering an opening price of €9/kg for quality assured lambs.

MARKETS 21 July 2026

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

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

MARKETS 21 July 2026

Carbery sets milk price for June

Carbery sets milk price for June

Carbery's stability fund contribution will remain at 2.0c/l ex-VAT for the month of June.

NEWS 21 July 2026

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