Sheepmeat exports

EU lamb prices running 7% to 8% higher

Production in many of the main sheep-producing nations remains under pressure with volumes produced running 1.3% lower in the first half of 2026

MARKETS 7 October 2026

EU lamb prices running 7% to 8% higher

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Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

MARKETS 16 January 2026

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

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

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EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

Production for the first seven months of 2025 fell by 9.2%, with production falling in each of the main sheep producing nations and only in positive figures in Italy.

MARKETS 29 October 2025

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 29 October 2025

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy