Sheep prices

Sheep Trends: hogget prices should be north of €8/kg

Deals reported on Wednesday show an increasing number of sellers with greater negotiating power securing returns north of €8/kg.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Sheep Trends: hogget prices should be north of €8/kg

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Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes stuck in gear

Sheep Trends: base quotes stuck in gear

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

MARKETS 4 February 2026

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Sheep Trends: no new year bells for sheep prices

Sheep Trends: no new year bells for sheep prices

There is a stagnant end to the year for lamb prices, with base quotes unchanged at €7.60/kg or an opening price of €7.70/kg to €7.80/kg for QA lambs.

MARKETS 15 November 2025

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

Continued growth in the US market, where there is a preference for larger carcases / cuts, and an increase in feedlot-type finishing systems is driving average carcase weights to new heights.

NEWS 15 November 2025

Sheep kill back by almost one fifth in 2025

Sheep kill back by almost one fifth in 2025

When comparing November 2025 with November 2024, the kill was back 4.8%, a reduction of 9,000 head of sheep.

NEWS 15 November 2025

Sheep price update: movement restrictions denting NI sheep prices

Sheep price update: movement restrictions denting NI sheep prices

Lamb prices in some mart sales are back by upwards of £8 to £15/head, with factory base quotes reducing by 15p/kg and a backlog emerging in getting sheep booked in for slaughter.

MARKETS 15 November 2025

Farm Tech Talk: Brazil’s lack of tags, sheep and milk price outlook

Farm Tech Talk: Brazil’s lack of tags, sheep and milk price outlook

In this week's Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on Brazilian cattle tagging rules, BVD trends and milk price cuts.

NEWS 15 November 2025

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

While there is possibly expected to be a larger carryover of lambs to Q1 of 2026, supply prospects remain tight with fewer ewes, reduced NI imports and continued contraction in the EU flock.

MARKETS 15 November 2025

Spanish lamb price €1/kg ahead of France

Spanish lamb price €1/kg ahead of France

The tables have turned significantly, with Spanish lamb prices running 70c/kg higher than in 2024, while the French lamb price is running 98c/kg lower.

MARKETS 15 November 2025

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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

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