Factory lambs

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Young ewes scanned in-lamb met keen demand at Clogher Valley's sale on 30 January, with 2,000 sheep being sold.

MARKETS 7 January 2026

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

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Camera at the Mart: little change in pre-Christmas Dowra sale prices

Camera at the Mart: little change in pre-Christmas Dowra sale prices

MARKETS 23 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: store price more in line with fats in Ballymote

Camera at the Mart: store price more in line with fats in Ballymote

MARKETS 29 October 2025

Sheep mart prices: demand for fleshed lambs increases

Sheep mart prices: demand for fleshed lambs increases

Sheep mart prices: demand for fleshed lambs increases

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

Sheep mart prices: no change in prices with stable factory quotes

MARKETS 8 October 2025

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Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Sheep mart prices: slightly more bite for heavier lambs

Agents appear more active for top-end heavy lambs, while hill breeding sales are recording record prices.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Strong start to sheep breeding sales

Strong start to sheep breeding sales

Despite farmers being unhappy with factory prices, breeding sales have recorded high demand and exceptional prices.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Anger over weight cuts to hogget carcases

Anger over weight cuts to hogget carcases

Farmers have described the cuts as a backdoor move to reduce the value of hoggets.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs still under pressure though stores stay solid

Sheep mart comment: heavy lambs still under pressure though stores stay solid

Reports from mart managers are conflicting, with some seeing an easing of prices, especially for heavy lambs, while other report trade similar to last week.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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