Sheep exports

NI sheep output falls by 17.1% in 2025

Throughput in factories fell by 11%, while the number of sheep exported live for direct slaughter fell by almost 19% and exports for breeding or production fell by over 26%.

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 January 2026

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NI sheep kill climbs above 10,000 head

NEWS 17 December 2025

Sheep Trends: pressure remains on NI trade

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Lifeline for NI sheep as export suspension to Britain lifted

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

Bluetongue virus – the trade implications for live exports in Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 November 2025

Sheep Trends: lamb quotes remain unchanged

There is no upward movement in base quotes in any factory, despite some signs of more life and reports of higher prices paid to some sellers.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

NI sheep output running 16.6% lower

All three outlets - sheep slaughterings, exports for direct slaughter and exports to farms - are running significantly lower.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Changing dynamics within the NI lamb market

The number of sheep going to direct slaughter in Britain has increased signficantly in recent weeks

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Sheep output in Northern Ireland running 16% lower

The sheep kill is running 10% lower, while exports for direct slaughter and to farms are running 16% lower.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Sheep exports

NI sheep output falls by 17.1% in 2025

MOST READ STORIES

NI sheep kill climbs above 10,000 head

Sheep Trends: pressure remains on NI trade

Lifeline for NI sheep as export suspension to Britain lifted

Lifeline for NI sheep as export suspension to Britain lifted

Bluetongue virus – the trade implications for live exports in Northern Ireland

Bluetongue virus – the trade implications for live exports in Northern Ireland

Sheep Trends: lamb quotes remain unchanged

NI sheep output running 16.6% lower

Changing dynamics within the NI lamb market

Sheep output in Northern Ireland running 16% lower

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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