Scottish Blackface

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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10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

10-year high for Ulster Wool prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

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

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

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

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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 20 August 2025

Thomas family take premium prices in Donegal

Thomas family take premium prices in Donegal

The Sliabh Liag Longwool Perth Sheep Breeders Association sale recorded a top price of €3,450 with several rams topping €2,000 per head.

PEDIGREE 20 August 2025

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

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

The 2025-born ram lamb bred by Liam and Kieran Donaghy stole the show in a successful sale which saw rams average in excess of €1,000 per head.

PEDIGREE 20 August 2025

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 20 August 2025

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 20 August 2025

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 20 August 2025

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 20 August 2025

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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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