Sheepmeat Exports

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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25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

NEWS 27 December 2025

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

NEWS 23 November 2025

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

Lamb bonus payments of 20c to 30c/kg in new Kepak Young Farmers' Group

NEWS 16 November 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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Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

Opportunities for lamb in US will be in premium market

Irish exports will not be able to compete in the commodity market with Australian and New Zealand exports representing a lower price point.

MARKETS 1 March 2025

Rapid flock rebuilding forecast in Australia

Rapid flock rebuilding forecast in Australia

Production has been hit hard by drought in the last two seasons with the national flock reducing by 6.2% to 74.2m head but a marked recovery in numbers is expected by 2026.

MARKETS 1 March 2025

Sheep price update: Spanish lamb remains top at €9.54/kg

Sheep price update: Spanish lamb remains top at €9.54/kg

The price of Spanish lamb continues to be underpinned by tight supplies and is running well ahead of prices in the main sheep producing nations in Europe.

MARKETS 1 March 2025

Irish agrifood exports hit record high in June.

Irish agrifood exports hit record high in June.

Data for the first half of the year shows almost no negative effects from trade disruptions

NEWS 1 March 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 1 March 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 1 March 2025

Global sheep prices: hoggets running 85c/kg to €1.50/kg higher

Global sheep prices: hoggets running 85c/kg to €1.50/kg higher

Prices are highest in France at €9.78/kg, with Spanish farmgate prices not far behind at €9.49/kg and running significantly ahead of Ireland and British prices.

MARKETS 1 March 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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