Sheepmeat

Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

The recent collapse in sheep throughput with 445,000 head fewer sheep processed in 2025 is expected to stabilise in 2026, with a higher carryover of 2025-born lambs expected.

MARKETS 16 January 2026

Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

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€9.75/kg for lamb not expected to halt EU's sheep decline

€9.75/kg for lamb not expected to halt EU's sheep decline

NEWS 14 January 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Editorial: US sheepmeat demand is an opportunity for Ireland

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

EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

MARKETS 29 October 2025

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Irish lamb lands in the US

Irish lamb lands in the US

US wholesaler Marx Foods, already importing Irish beef, received the first shipment of lamb this week from Irish Country Meats.

NEWS 28 June 2025

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

Sheep farmers in particular will be nervous that increased availability of New Zealand product will pose a threat to demand for Irish meat.

VIEWPOINTS 28 June 2025

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 28 June 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 28 June 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 28 June 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 28 June 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 28 June 2025

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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?

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

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