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Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

Sheepmeat production has been running much lower in the EU’s largest sheep flock with production falling by 5% in the first half of 2026.

MARKETS 3 October 2026

Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

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Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

Cull ewes sell to €290 while lambs top at €200 in Roscommon Mart

MARKETS 2 October 2026

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

IFA seek increase in sheep scheme payment to €23/ewe

NEWS 1 October 2026

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

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How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

A spike in grass growth rates in recent weeks has allowed many farmers affected by drought to replenish supplies and has resulted in some very heavy covers developing on other farms

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

TDs told the Irish Farmers Journal what they would like to see put in place for farmers in Budget 2027 and what they are expecting to see.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Factory quotes are up by 10c/kg to 20c/kg, while live prices in some sales have increased by anywhere from €3 to €8 per head

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

There has been a number of standout sales that are grabbing lots of attention with fleshed lambs selling up to €200 with ease, while other sales are struggling to pass €185/head.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Three-quarters of sheep farmers report that they expect to hold numbers over the coming year.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

O’Flynn Meats in Co Waterford has joined the quotes table this week and is offering a price of €8.30/kg to 23kg for top-quality lambs.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

This week saw over 2,200 head of sheep sell through Dowra mart with an improved trade across the board.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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