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Munster Lanark Sheep Breeders gaining traction

The new group are holding a sale in Mid-Kerry Co-Operative Mart in Milltown, Co Kerry on Thursday 15 October

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Munster Lanark Sheep Breeders gaining traction

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Organic group launches first sheep sale

Organic group launches first sheep sale

MARTS 19 August 2026

Pushing performance from hill sheep flocks

Pushing performance from hill sheep flocks

SHEEP BREEDING 18 July 2026

Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

Sheep mart comment: hogget quality becoming very mixed

MARKETS 6 May 2026

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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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 1 January 1970

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Factory agents and wholesale buyers are reported as being much keener for hoggets this week, with prices firming by anywhere from €1 to €3/head on average.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

Farmers attending last week’s Teagasc hill sheep conference heard about improved market dynamics for light hill lambs, but were told that the optimum outlet remains for heavier carcases.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

Top of €5,150 at Waterford Blackface sheep breeders sale

The sale recorded a clearance rate of 92% for hogget rams averaging at €960/head, while ram lambs averaged at €676/head.

PEDIGREE 1 January 1970

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