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Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

Opening prices for quality assured lambs are in the region of €7.90/kg, with groups and regular sellers securing €8/kg.

MARKETS 31 August 2026

Sheep price update: base lamb quotes at €7.70/kg

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Camera at the Mart: above €5/kg average for tops of trade in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: above €5/kg average for tops of trade in Skibbereen

MARKETS 31 August 2026

Charollais and Texel rams top entries at Sheep Ireland sale

Charollais and Texel rams top entries at Sheep Ireland sale

MARKETS 31 August 2026

Canadian ranchers eye up expansion as beef markets signal hunger for growth

Canadian ranchers eye up expansion as beef markets signal hunger for growth

Canadian ranchers eye up expansion as beef markets signal hunger for growth

NEWS 31 August 2026

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

MARKETS 28 August 2026

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Irish machinery market among Europe’s most confident

Irish machinery market among Europe’s most confident

The latest CEMA report shows an improvement in the business climate of the European machinery industry, with Ireland and the UK emerging as two of the most confident markets.

NEWS 26 August 2026

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

MartBids Database: more positive tone for heavier cattle

Prices for forward store and slaughter-fit bullocks and heifers have firmed slightly, while cull cows held their own on price.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: bulls in line with 2025 prices in Tullow

Camera at the Mart: bulls in line with 2025 prices in Tullow

Prices for bulls at last week’s autumn-born weanling show and sale were broadly in line with the trade in 2025.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Cathal Gormley reports from this week's sale in Mid Tipp Mart, where beef cattle are holding firm, but buyers not as anxious for lesser store cattle.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Prices holding well for in-spec cattle, but out-of-spec more likely to be cut.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

Sheep Trends: ICM cuts lamb price by 10c/kg

The plant has reduced its base quote for Thursday to €7.70/kg plus its 20c/kg QA payment, while Dawn is quoting €7.80/kg.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Grain Trends: prices up to highest in a month

Grain Trends: prices up to highest in a month

Prices have increased, but there are a number of factors in the market affecting markets at present.

MARKETS 26 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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