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Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

Numbers have reduced significantly, with mart managers reporting a high percentage of lots containing a small number of sheep and a big variation in quality.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

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Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

Camera at the Mart: exceptional trade for bull calves in New Ross

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 1,500 calves at May bank holiday sale in Bandon

MARKETS 5 May 2026

Sheep mart prices: hogget entries falling, lambs slow to build

Sheep mart prices: hogget entries falling, lambs slow to build

Sheep mart prices: hogget entries falling, lambs slow to build

MARKETS 29 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

Camera at the Mart: strong trade for forward and heavy cattle in Tuam

MARKETS 29 April 2026

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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 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

Camera at the Mart: traditional breeds take over in Tipp

There was an improved trade compared with last week in Tipperary Town Mart, where Angus- and Hereford-crosses had a firm grip on supply.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: bit of bite returns to calf trade in Bandon

There was an improvement in price at Bandon Mart this week, where just short of 1,800 calves went through the ring. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Continental calves were in good supply at Carnew Mart for the Co Wicklow mart's sale last week, with good demand coming from both farmers and shippers for them, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Sheep mart comment: prices strong but quality is more variable

Sheep mart comment: prices strong but quality is more variable

Average prices for hoggets are unchanged, but this is influenced by more variability in quality, with good-quality lots €1 to €3/head higher.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

Calf numbers got a bounce in Bandon Mart, with over 2,300 on offer at this week's sale. Prices continue to soften, with the balance of trade firmly on supply at present.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Sheep mart prices: hoggets increase by €2 to €3/head

Sheep mart prices: hoggets increase by €2 to €3/head

Agents are willing to compete with greater intensity for hoggets, with numbers also tightening in mart sales.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

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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

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