Lamb sales

UK lamb sales increase in run-up to Easter

Easter gives a seasonal boost to UK lamb sales, as food price inflation is at lowest point since April last year.

NEWS 28 April 2026

UK lamb sales increase in run-up to Easter

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More spend but less meat for shoppers

More spend but less meat for shoppers

NEWS 15 April 2026

Sticking with sheep on the Dingle peninsula

Sticking with sheep on the Dingle peninsula

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

British shoppers spend more but buy less beef

British shoppers spend more but buy less beef

British shoppers spend more but buy less beef

NEWS 2 November 2025

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Higher prices bite into UK beef and lamb sales

Higher prices bite into UK beef and lamb sales

The £100/kg (€115/kg) steak arrives on the UK supermarket shelf as average retail prices for primary beef cuts increased by 24.4%.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Watch: hoggets soar to €500 at Mayo Mule and Greyface sale

Watch: hoggets soar to €500 at Mayo Mule and Greyface sale

The premier sale in Ballinrobe saw several lots sell for over €400/head, with the top lot of the day selling for a record breaking €500/head.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Soaring exports have butchers worried

Soaring exports have butchers worried

The cattle supply situation has compounded the existing challenges posed by spiralling beef and lamb prices, and higher labour and electricity costs.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to base quotes

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to base quotes

The trade is in contrast with Northern Ireland, where the presence of buyers from Britain is adding more life to the trade and boosting live lamb sales.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm