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Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

Agents appear more active in sourcing lambs, which is reflected in a livelier trade in some marts.

MARKETS 7 September 2026

Sheep prices: more bite but no change in base quotes

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Beef quotes remain firm as supplies tighten

Beef quotes remain firm as supplies tighten

MARKETS 7 September 2026

Beef Trends: trade starts to turn

Beef Trends: trade starts to turn

MARKETS 2 September 2026

More bite in this week’s beef trade

More bite in this week’s beef trade

More bite in this week’s beef trade

MARKETS 31 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

MARKETS 26 August 2026

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Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

The plant has reduced its base quote for Thursday to €7.70/kg plus its 20c/kg QA payment, while Dawn is quoting €7.80/kg.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Prices holding well for in-spec cattle, but out-of-spec more likely to be cut.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Battle of wills on beef price

Battle of wills on beef price

Factories are looking to pay less, but not always succeeding, especially where farmers have good in-spec cattle to sell.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

Sheep Trends: base prices down to €7.80/kg

The two Irish Country Meats plants this week reduced their base quote to €7.80/kg and join other plants on the same base quote.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Reports suggest some finishers are still working off quotes close to 600p/kg.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Sheep trends: lambs fall to €8/kg base price

Sheep trends: lambs fall to €8/kg base price

Factory agents are blaming a spike in throughput coinciding with more challenging market conditions in key export markets

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: strong demand for all types in Cahir

Camera at the Mart: strong demand for all types in Cahir

Sharp demand was seen for both store- and finished-type lambs, while cull ewes also remained a solid trade.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

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