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Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

Although numbers have been low, mart managers are reporting a relatively positive live trade overall.

MARKETS 14 January 2026

Martbids Database: low numbers but positive mood in cattle trade

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Factory lamb quotes see cuts of 10c/kg

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Sheep price update: factories try to reduce quotes by 10c/kg

Sheep price update: factories try to reduce quotes by 10c/kg

Base quotes for Tuesday have reduced to €7.50/kg to €7.60/kg or a range from €7.60/kg to €7.70/kg for quality assured lambs.

MARKETS 28 May 2025

Lamb prices stable after slip

Lamb prices stable after slip

Lamb prices slipped by 20c/kg earlier in the week, though, generally, prices for well-fleshed heavy lambs and store lambs remain solid.

NEWS 28 May 2025

Sheep price update: factories keen for lambs but quotes unchanged

Sheep price update: factories keen for lambs but quotes unchanged

Opening base quotes are in the region of €8.10/kg to €8.20/kg for quality assured lambs, but more sellers with greater negotiating power are securing €8.30/kg to €8.40/kg.

MARKETS 28 May 2025

Exporters help lamb trade bounce back

Exporters help lamb trade bounce back

The expectation is that base quotes will move on in the coming days and more deals will be able to break the 700p/kg mark.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 May 2025

Sheep price update: trade starting week in steady manner

Sheep price update: trade starting week in steady manner

There is no change in base quotes, with opening prices for quality assured lambs in the region of €8.70/kg, with higher prices paid to groups and regular sellers.

MARKETS 28 May 2025

Live trade holding strong at Dungannon

Live trade holding strong at Dungannon

David Clarke reports from the weekly cattle sale held at Dungannon Mart in Co Tyrone.

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