Breeding sales

Most new diseases walk in the front gate

The greatest risk of new diseases entering a flock is via purchased animals carrying diseases that are not present in the flock.

SHEEP BREEDING 19 July 2026

Most new diseases walk in the front gate

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Sheep prices: Hoggets hit €335 at Carnew Mart

Sheep prices: Hoggets hit €335 at Carnew Mart

MARKETS 17 July 2026

Northern Ireland's export ban hurts marts

Northern Ireland's export ban hurts marts

NEWS 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: Elphin sees roaring trade for maiden heifers

Camera at the Mart: Elphin sees roaring trade for maiden heifers

Camera at the Mart: Elphin sees roaring trade for maiden heifers

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Commercial breeding heifers cross €10,000 in Stranorlar

Commercial breeding heifers cross €10,000 in Stranorlar

Commercial breeding heifers cross €10,000 in Stranorlar

PEDIGREE 11 November 2025

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Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Trade has remained on par with last week, with agents still active and grass buyers still keen for stores.

MARKETS 20 August 2025

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Agents appear more active for top-end heavy lambs, while hill breeding sales are recording record prices.

MARKETS 20 August 2025

Top hoggets sell above €400/head

Top hoggets sell above €400/head

Prices paid at sheep breeding sales are running anywhere from €40 to €100/head higher compared to last year.

MARKETS 20 August 2025

Higher sales value boost for suckler farmers

Higher sales value boost for suckler farmers

Farmers attending the Irish Farmers Journal autumn mart series events were in good spirits and keen to hear the latest advice on breeding, keeping animals health and the new suckler scheme.

BREEDING & HEALTH 20 August 2025

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Choosing to sell and preparing sheep for sale can be stressful, but getting to work outdoors makes it all worth it, writes Lucy Christie

FARMER WRITES 20 August 2025

Records are smashed at breeding sales

Records are smashed at breeding sales

Average prices paid for hoggets have increased anywhere from €50 to €100/head on 2024 levels, with demand outstripping supplies.

MARKETS 20 August 2025

Sheep mart comment: hoggets selling in excess of €300 per head

Sheep mart comment: hoggets selling in excess of €300 per head

Good-quality hoggets are meeting firm demand with prices for top-quality lots exceeding the €300 mark and selling to upwards of €400 per head in special breeding sales.

MARKETS 20 August 2025

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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