Sheep exports

Ban on cross-border livestock trade to stay

Regular discussions on bluetongue are taking place between department officials in both jurisdictions.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Ban on cross-border livestock trade to stay

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NI sheep output falls by 17.1% in 2025

NI sheep output falls by 17.1% in 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 January 2026

NI sheep kill climbs above 10,000 head

NI sheep kill climbs above 10,000 head

NEWS 17 December 2025

Sheep Trends: pressure remains on NI trade

Sheep Trends: pressure remains on NI trade

Sheep Trends: pressure remains on NI trade

MARKETS 10 December 2025

Lifeline for NI sheep as export suspension to Britain lifted

Lifeline for NI sheep as export suspension to Britain lifted

Lifeline for NI sheep as export suspension to Britain lifted

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 December 2025

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

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

The sheep sector is particularly exposed to interruptions to its live trade with more sheep exported live than processed in factories in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Sheep Trends: lamb quotes remain unchanged

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

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

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

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

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers