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Munster Lanark Sheep Breeders gaining traction

The new group are holding a sale in Mid-Kerry Co-Operative Mart in Milltown, Co Kerry on Thursday 15 October

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Munster Lanark Sheep Breeders gaining traction

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Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

NEWS 30 September 2026

Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

MARKETS 15 September 2026

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

MARKETS 9 September 2026

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Positive tone, but lamb quotes stuck in gear

Positive tone, but lamb quotes stuck in gear

There is more signs of life in the live trade, while prices in Northern Ireland have increased by 10p/kg to 20p/kg.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Hill ewes are especially responsive to improvements in body condition and meeting targets at breeding.

MANAGEMENT 15 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: trade remains variable for breeding sheep

Sheep mart prices: trade remains variable for breeding sheep

Hoggets traded in general weekly sales are meeting sluggish demand, while some special sales are recording a much livelier trading environment.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

Vet's Corner: what is jaagsiekte?

The disease is contagious and is transmitted by sheep even in the early stages.

NEWS 15 July 2026

In pictures: Hoggets average €245/hd in Ennis show and sale

In pictures: Hoggets average €245/hd in Ennis show and sale

The general run of prices ranged from €220 to €285 with the best-quality lots selling to a top of €330 per head

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

The risk of importing new serotypes of the bluetongue virus continues to influence rules and regulations regarding where animals can be imported from.

SHEEP BREEDING 15 July 2026

Sheep breeding: getting the most from every ewe

Sheep breeding: getting the most from every ewe

Focusing on the basic principles such as addressing ewe condition, having rams in prime condition at mating and selecting replacements with good breeding potential can deliver big benefits

SHEEP BREEDING 15 July 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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