Factory lambs

Mart manager view: hoggets start brightly as beef cattle demand rebounds

The first breeding ewe sale of the 2026 season witnessed keen demand from early lamb producers seeking strong hoggets or ewes

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Mart manager view: hoggets start brightly as beef cattle demand rebounds

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €8.80/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €8.80/kg

MARKETS 6 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

Camera at the Mart: hoggets sell to highs of €237/head in Ballinasloe

MARKETS 14 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

Camera at the Mart: breeding sheep keenly sought in Clogher

MARKETS 7 January 2026

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

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

ADVERTISEMENT

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

While store prices had been superseding fat prices per kilo, Ballymote Mart on Tuesday night saw store prices more in line with factory lambs.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Sheep mart prices: demand for fleshed lambs increases

Sheep mart prices: demand for fleshed lambs increases

Prices for heavy lambs appears to have increased by €3 to €5/head, with factory agents seen to be more active this week in sourcing quality fleshed lambs.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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

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

Trade has remained on par with last week, with agents still active and grass buyers still keen for stores.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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

SPONSORED

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field