Sheepmeat

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Production is forecast to continue to decline in several important sheep producing areas including the UK, continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

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Editorial: US sheepmeat demand is an opportunity for Ireland

Editorial: US sheepmeat demand is an opportunity for Ireland

VIEWPOINTS 29 October 2025

EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

MARKETS 29 October 2025

Irish lamb lands in the US

Irish lamb lands in the US

Irish lamb lands in the US

NEWS 23 October 2025

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

VIEWPOINTS 22 October 2025

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Dawn New Zealand deal bad news for Irish sheep farmers - ICSA

Dawn New Zealand deal bad news for Irish sheep farmers - ICSA

ICSA sheep chair Willie Shaw was speaking following the announcement on Monday that Dawn Meats would take a majority stake in Alliance Group.

NEWS 5 May 2025

Sheep Trends: lambs range from €7.80/kg to €8/kg

Sheep Trends: lambs range from €7.80/kg to €8/kg

A high percentage of lambs continue to trade from €7.80/kg to €7.90/kg, but there has been more deals reported at the higher end of the market at €8/kg.

MARKETS 5 May 2025

New Zealand lamb on British shelves

New Zealand lamb on British shelves

What does Dawn Meats’ planned investment in New Zealand mean for Irish suppliers?

EDITORIAL 5 May 2025

Global sheep prices running up to €1.85/kg higher

Global sheep prices running up to €1.85/kg higher

Sheep producers in Australia are enjoying the most improved market returns with farmgate prices averaging at €6.65/kg, an increase of €1.85/kg on the corresponding week in 2024.

MARKETS 5 May 2025

41% of Australian sheep farmers plan to reduce ewe numbers

41% of Australian sheep farmers plan to reduce ewe numbers

Confidence in sheep production in the world’s largest sheepmeat-exporting nation is being significantly dented by persistent drought presenting challenges for producers in maintaining larger flocks.

NEWS 5 May 2025

Come cook with Neven in the Meat Markets Arena

Come cook with Neven in the Meat Markets Arena

In addition to cooking demonstrations from celebrity chef Neven Maguire there will also be butchery demos, opportunities to speak with processors and an update on market performance.

SHOWS & SHOWING 5 May 2025

Sheep price update: lamb and hogget price 80c/kg lower than in 2024

Sheep price update: lamb and hogget price 80c/kg lower than in 2024

The latest Bord Bia sheep price dashboard shows Irish farmgate prices averaging €8.63/kg excluding VAT, while UK prices are running €2/kg behind the corresponding period in 2024.

MARKETS 5 May 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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