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Sheep
Sheep mart prices: keener demand as supplies tighten
Darren Carty
An increase in spring lamb numbers is failing to compensate for a continued fall-off in hogget supplies.
21 February 2025 News
Strong UK red meat sales to 26 January
Sales of beef grew again in January for both volume and value, and while lamb volumes dipped they were still ahead over the full year.
11 October 2024 News
Strong UK retail demand for both beef and lamb
Shoppers buying more beef and lamb in Britain despite higher prices.
Analysis: significant variation in price of hill lambs
Quality is going to have a major influence on prices paid again in 2024, with light poor-quality lambs starting at €2/kg and better-quality crossbred types rising to €3/kg.
21 August 2024 Markets
Sheep mart watch: factories and farmers compete for forward stores
Reports are indicating that factories are sourcing well-fleshed lambs as low as 40kg in order to try to secure numbers.
7 August 2024 Markets
Farmgate prices critical in supporting breeding sales
It was welcoming to see the Tullow sheep breeders record a vibrant trade on Wednesday.
7 August 2024 Viewpoints
Lamb prices fall by up to €30/hd in just three weeks
Another 50c/kg has been deducted from quotes over the last week, leading to prices falling by another €10/head.
3 July 2024 Markets
Dawn Meats to expand for Aldi contract
New Aldi contract of 25m per year, will mean 15 new jobs and triggers a €5m expansion for Dawn's Waterford factory.
19 June 2024 News