Hogget prices

More positive tone to sheep trade

Prices appear to have stabilised following recent price cuts with hogget prices unchanged and a better appetite for lambs

MARKETS 3 June 2026

More positive tone to sheep trade

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Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €9.50/kg

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €9.50/kg

MARKETS 1 June 2026

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

NEWS 20 May 2026

In Pictures: lambs average €4.92/kg in Tullow Mart

In Pictures: lambs average €4.92/kg in Tullow Mart

In Pictures: lambs average €4.92/kg in Tullow Mart

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Sheep mart comment: small entries of lambs and hoggets in many sales

Sheep mart comment: small entries of lambs and hoggets in many sales

Sheep mart comment: small entries of lambs and hoggets in many sales

MARKETS 13 May 2026

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Exports boost sheep trade

Exports boost sheep trade

A number of exporters are active this week, for lambs with orders to fill in European and North African markets.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Sheep management: SWS deadline, weed control and marketing remaining hoggets

Sheep management: SWS deadline, weed control and marketing remaining hoggets

Farmers wishing to apply for the 2026 National Sheep Welfare Scheme need to act fast before the deadline of 11.59pm on Friday 15 May 2026

MANAGEMENT 27 April 2026

Sheep price update: tight supplies maintaining floor under prices

Sheep price update: tight supplies maintaining floor under prices

Base quotes for lambs remain at €9.20/kg plus QA payments, while base lamb quotes range from €9.80/kg to €9.90/kg plus QA payments.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Sheep Trends: hogget quotes cut by 10c/kg more

Sheep Trends: hogget quotes cut by 10c/kg more

Opening prices for quality assured hoggets are down 10c/kg to €9.40/kg to €9.50/kg, while spring lambs are quoted around the €10/kg-plus mark.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Sheep price update: week starting in steady manner

Sheep price update: week starting in steady manner

Base quotes for hoggets remain at €9.30/kg, while quotes for spring lambs are around €10/kg for quality assured lambs.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: lambs sell to €224 in Raphoe Mart

Camera at the Mart: lambs sell to €224 in Raphoe Mart

Demand for lambs was solid, while there was also a keen appetite for ewe hoggets, with lots weighing 50kg selling from €215 to €219.

MARKETS 27 April 2026

Sheep prices: hoggets steady in Ireland but facing pressure in Northern Ireland

Sheep prices: hoggets steady in Ireland but facing pressure in Northern Ireland

Base quotes for hoggets are unchanged at €9.40/kg plus 20c/kg QA, while plants in Northern Ireland are trying to reduce prices to £8.30/kg (€9.54/kg).

MARKETS 27 April 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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