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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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Latest: cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

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Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

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Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

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EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

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Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Farmers in Donegal could soon be able to drop carcases into a facility in Raphoe that would take them to Sligo RVL for a same-day post-mortem.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Laois suckler farmer Thomas Carroll won Ashbourne Meats suckler farmer finisher Beef Quality Award last year, with the quality of cattle on display showing why he was a worthy winner.

BREEDING & HEALTH 25 March 2026

Department defends new sheep carcase law

Department defends new sheep carcase law

One of the criticisms by meat processors surrounds the requirement for factories to leave a longer tail on sheep carcases.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Was selling strong store cattle or finishing them for the factory the best option for farmers in 2025?

FEATURE 25 March 2026

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

Do you chase extra kilos and risk a falling price or take what’s in front of you, asks James Strain.

FARMER WRITES 25 March 2026

Australian sheep numbers in decline

Australian sheep numbers in decline

After several years of growth, Australian sheepmeat production is expected to decline for the second year in a row in 2026.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening in Europe

MARKETS 25 March 2026

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