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Sheep price update: Dawn increases quality assurance payment by 10c/kg

The plants in Kildare and Ballyhaunis are now paying a 20c/kg payment for quality assured hoggets and lambs on top of base quotes.

MARKETS 20 April 2026

Sheep price update: Dawn increases quality assurance payment by 10c/kg

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Sheep price update: hoggets up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Sheep price update: hoggets up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Factories keen to replenish lamb supplies

Factories keen to replenish lamb supplies

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Sheep price update: trade resuming at upwards of €9.10/kg for hoggets

Sheep price update: trade resuming at upwards of €9.10/kg for hoggets

Sheep price update: trade resuming at upwards of €9.10/kg for hoggets

MARKETS 6 April 2026

Sheep Trends: strong demand for Easter

Sheep Trends: strong demand for Easter

Sheep Trends: strong demand for Easter

MARKETS 1 April 2026

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Sheep prices: factories dig in on quotes

Sheep prices: factories dig in on quotes

Demand remains high, with factories continuing to fill orders for the Easter trade, but reluctant to increase prices further.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Sheep Trends: hoggets hit €9/kg as spring lambs open at €9.80/kg

Sheep Trends: hoggets hit €9/kg as spring lambs open at €9.80/kg

Factories have moved to narrow the differential between live and dead prices and encourage more farmers to trade directly for slaughter.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Sheep Trends: hogget prices should be north of €8/kg

Sheep Trends: hogget prices should be north of €8/kg

Deals reported on Wednesday show an increasing number of sellers with greater negotiating power securing returns north of €8/kg.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Sheep mart prices: more life for finished hoggets in marts

Factory agents and wholesale buyers are reported as being much keener for hoggets this week, with prices firming by anywhere from €1 to €3/head on average.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes stuck in gear

Sheep Trends: base quotes stuck in gear

There were signs of more life in the market this week, with some sellers securing an additional 10c/kg payment, but this has been hit and miss, with no pattern evident.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Farmers discussions are currently centred on the bluetongue virus, weather and sheep prices but sight must not be lost of preparations for lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

There is some stability in the trade this week following two weeks of prices falling by 10c/kg weekly, but demand remains relatively weak.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

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