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Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

A lift in factory price earlier in the week and increased wholesaler activity has seen price lift again this week by €3-€5/head and higher in cases.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

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Sheep trade booming at Kilkenny Mart

Sheep trade booming at Kilkenny Mart

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for fatstock cattle in Raphoe

Camera at the Mart: roaring trade for fatstock cattle in Raphoe

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

Positive consumer sentiment for animal protein in US

NEWS 23 November 2025

Falling number of small abattoirs in England

Falling number of small abattoirs in England

Falling number of small abattoirs in England

NEWS 3 September 2025

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Sheep mart prices: breeding sales start strong

Sheep mart prices: breeding sales start strong

Despite pressure on the factory trade in recent weeks, farmers are out in force to secure quality breeding hoggets and ewe lambs.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Soaring exports have butchers worried

Soaring exports have butchers worried

The cattle supply situation has compounded the existing challenges posed by spiralling beef and lamb prices, and higher labour and electricity costs.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit