Scottish Blackface

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 25 February 2026

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

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Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

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

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

PEDIGREE 12 November 2025

Thomas family take premium prices in Donegal

Thomas family take premium prices in Donegal

Thomas family take premium prices in Donegal

PEDIGREE 15 October 2025

Top price of €7,000 at South of Ireland Lanark sale

Top price of €7,000 at South of Ireland Lanark sale

Top price of €7,000 at South of Ireland Lanark sale

PEDIGREE 8 October 2025

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98% clearance in Maam Cross Blackface sale

98% clearance in Maam Cross Blackface sale

The Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeders Group had a successful sale with ewe lambs averaging around €135 per head, ewe hoggets at €220 and aged ewes above €150 per head.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: addressing ewe condition ahead of mating

Sheep Management: addressing ewe condition ahead of mating

There is more scope to address condition in later lambing flocks but there is still benefits to be gained by providing a nutritional boost to ewes in poor body condition.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Lessons learnt from Scottish uplands

Lessons learnt from Scottish uplands

Scottish uplands farmers face many of the same opportunities and challenges as farmers on the Island of Ireland with SRUC’s Professor Davy McCracken sharing his learnings

NEWS 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: selling hill lambs, fertiliser deadline and SIS eligibility

Sheep Management: selling hill lambs, fertiliser deadline and SIS eligibility

Demand for all hill lambs is well up on previous years but mart managers still report a premium paid for lambs presented optimally.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Focus on breeding and health in 1,350 ewe flock

Focus on breeding and health in 1,350 ewe flock

The McFarlane family attribute a focus on genetics, health and nutrition as underpinning a scanning rate of upwards of 214% in their 1,100 head Mule ewe flock.

SHEEP BREEDING 1 January 1970

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health