Darren Carty

Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

Sheepmeat production has been running much lower in the EU’s largest sheep flock with production falling by 5% in the first half of 2026.

MARKETS 3 October 2026

Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

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Over 24,800 farmers apply to 2026 Beef Welfare Scheme

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150 heifers entered in organic breeding sale

150 heifers entered in organic breeding sale

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€500m of €1.5bn carbon tax fund used for ACRES

€500m of €1.5bn carbon tax fund used for ACRES

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How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

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Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

It is important to note that farmers wishing to spread slurry from 1 to 7 October must register with the Department’s nitrates section beforehand.

SCHEMES 28 September 2026

Portal open for 2026 ACRES LESS declaration

Portal open for 2026 ACRES LESS declaration

Farmers participating in the ACRES low emission slurry spreading action have until Monday 2 November 2026 to complete the declaration.

SCHEMES 28 September 2026

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Factory quotes are up by 10c/kg to 20c/kg, while live prices in some sales have increased by anywhere from €3 to €8 per head

MARKETS 28 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

There has been a number of standout sales that are grabbing lots of attention with fleshed lambs selling up to €200 with ease, while other sales are struggling to pass €185/head.

MARKETS 28 September 2026

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

O’Flynn Meats in Co Waterford has joined the quotes table this week and is offering a price of €8.30/kg to 23kg for top-quality lambs.

MARKETS 28 September 2026

Sheep management: clostridial diseases, meal feeding and marketing lambs

Sheep management: clostridial diseases, meal feeding and marketing lambs

A significant change in the diet or environment can act as a stressor and trigger clostridial diseases in lambs, with the risk profile varying between farms.

MANAGEMENT 28 September 2026

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

In pictures: top prices hit €225 in Athenry Mart

The presence of a wholesale buyer injected much more life into the trade, with 14 lots topping €200/head and significant numbers selling from €188 to €198 per head.

MARKETS 28 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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