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Sheep prices continue on upwards curve

Spring lamb prices have started brightly with some fancy prices paid while cull ewes have received a significant boost and hoggets are up by €1 to €3/head.

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Sheep prices continue on upwards curve

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Beef Trends: quotes under pressure

Beef Trends: quotes under pressure

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Sheep price update: plenty of deals at €8/kg

Sheep price update: plenty of deals at €8/kg

MARKETS 2 March 2026

Sheep Trends: more deals going for hoggets

Sheep Trends: more deals going for hoggets

Sheep Trends: more deals going for hoggets

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

MARKETS 25 February 2026

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Sheep mart prices: finished lamb prices stagnate in marts

Sheep mart prices: finished lamb prices stagnate in marts

The extra bite in some sales over the last week appears to have eased, with a slight boost in appetite from the Ramadan festival waning.

MARKETS 2 February 2026

Sheep price update: no joy as base quotes unchanged

Sheep price update: no joy as base quotes unchanged

Base quotes remain at a range of €7.60/kg to €7.70/kg for quality assured hoggets, with the Ramadan festival failing to deliver a boost in price.

MARKETS 2 February 2026

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 2 February 2026

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes on finished cattle.

MARKETS 2 February 2026

Suckler weanlings back up at €6/kg

Suckler weanlings back up at €6/kg

Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s mart trade and where beef quotes are at.

MARKETS 2 February 2026

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 2 February 2026

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 2 February 2026

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In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

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