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Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

There was a nice bounce in lamb prices at Macroom Mart where the impact of buyers from the southeast returning to the ringside increased competition for lambs. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 11 September 2026

Extra buyers lift store lamb trade in Macroom

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Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

Sheep mart watch: lambs sharper but breeding sheep sluggish

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Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

Organic farming proving to be a resilient system in Meath

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Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: condition of hill ewes, quarantine protocols

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Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

Strong trade for store lambs in Plumbridge

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Tight margins in finishing store lambs

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

As an example store lamb budget, let's consider a farmer who buys 50 crossbred lambs for £115 at an average liveweight of 37kg.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Camera at the Mart: quality ewe lambs sought after in Drumshanbo show and sale

Cathal Gormley reports from Drumshanbo Mart's show and sale of lambs last Thursday, where quality ewes lambs attracted a premium.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

Sheep mart prices: variability in finished lamb prices

Prices are significantly higher for heavier lambs in mart sales with a vibrant wholesale buyer trade, with a differential in price of €5 to €10/head in cases.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb trade feeling pinch of drought

Lighter store lamb prices are coming under a little bit of pressure in the south west given the drought in the east and midlands.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Sheep Management: drought management and quarantine protocols

Sheep Management: drought management and quarantine protocols

Addressing ewe condition early is a must to prevent any potential problems getting worse and to allow the maximum time to put remedial measures in place.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

Sheep farmers need urgent support as drought pressure spreads - IFA

The drought in the east of the country is affecting store lamb trade as these farmers do not have enough grass to buy in stores.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Kerry mart suspends live weighing until rain returns

Kerry mart suspends live weighing until rain returns

While there was a sprinkling of rain in south Kerry on Wednesday morning, persisting drought conditions in their eastern customer base has led Iveragh Mart to temporarily suspend live sheep weighing.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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