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Northern View: trade comes under pressure in NI

After nine consecutive weeks of price rises, a ceiling seems to have been reached in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

Northern View: trade comes under pressure in NI

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Cattle housed on Tullamore Farm

Cattle housed on Tullamore Farm

TULLAMORE FARM 30 October 2026

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

MARKETS 2 October 2026

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

NEWS 1 October 2026

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

MARKETS 30 September 2026

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Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

Cattle beat sheep in dry conditions

Derek Robinson has had to significantly increase the amount of meal fed to his livestock

FARMER WRITES 9 September 2026

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 2 September 2026

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Peter McCann reports from the weekly store lamb sale in Plumbridge, Co Tyrone.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

Record entry for second Irish Texel premier sale

The Irish Texel Sheep Society is looking forward to another strong entry at its second premier sale, which will take place in Carnaross Mart on Friday 4 September.

PEDIGREE 2 September 2026

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Dry spell puts sheep breeding and lamb finishing plans under pressure

Two Kilkenny sheep farmers have described the impact of the prolonged dry weather, with lamb finishing delayed and concerns now turning to ewe conditions ahead of breeding.

NEWS 26 August 2026

My Farming Week: Pierce McKevitt, Omeath, Co. Louth

My Farming Week: Pierce McKevitt, Omeath, Co. Louth

Pierce McKevitt farms 50 ewes, 500 chickens and 200 turkeys at home in Omeath, Co Louth.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Glebefarm's Cheviot online sale offers proven tups

Buyers at this year's Glebefarm North Country Cheviot sale will take home more than a tup, they'll gain a marketing partner too.

PEDIGREE 19 August 2026

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