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Sheep Trends: lambs static at €8.15/kg to €8.30/kg

Base lamb quotes in factories handling the highest numbers are unchanged at €7.90/kg plus 20c/kg QA, while quotes in other plants and abattoirs range from €8.20/kg to €8.30/kg.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Sheep Trends: lambs static at €8.15/kg to €8.30/kg

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Lambs trading from €8.15/kg to €8.30/kg

Lambs trading from €8.15/kg to €8.30/kg

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Sheep mart watch: boost for cull ewes as sheep trade remains unchanged

Sheep mart watch: boost for cull ewes as sheep trade remains unchanged

MARKETS 14 October 2026

Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

Sheep price update: steady start to week for lamb trade

MARKETS 12 October 2026

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

Sheep mart watch: trade remains steady while numbers increase

MARKETS 7 October 2026

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Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Sheep Trends: factories dig in on quotes offered

Prices paid to regular sellers or producers handling large numbers have in cases firmed by 10c/kg, but factory agents are not budging on base quotes offered.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Positive tone, but lamb quotes stuck in gear

Positive tone, but lamb quotes stuck in gear

There is more signs of life in the live trade, while prices in Northern Ireland have increased by 10p/kg to 20p/kg.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes best priced in Cahersiveen

Hogget ewes topped the trade at the sheep breeding sale in Cahersiveen this week, while there was solid demand for ewe lambs at the south Kerry Mart. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 14 August 2026

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

As the sheep trade remains steady, some areas with poor grass supply are noticing some downward pressure, but the finished lamb trade remains steady amid low numbers being presented for sale.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Sheep price update: lambs unchanged at €9/kg opening offers

Sheep price update: lambs unchanged at €9/kg opening offers

Groups and regular sellers are being paid €9.10/kg, while at the top end of the market, lower numbers are trading at €9.20/kg.

MARKETS 20 July 2026

Sheep Trends: lamb price steady at €9/kg

Sheep Trends: lamb price steady at €9/kg

Factory agents are having to work harder to get their hands on numbers, with reports this week pointing to lower numbers coming on stream.

MARKETS 15 July 2026

Sheep price update: factories steady with more bite in mart sales

Sheep price update: factories steady with more bite in mart sales

Agents are struggling to get their hands on required numbers and are competing with greater intensity in mart sales.

MARKETS 13 July 2026

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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

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