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Sheep
In pictures: store lambs off to a flyer in Plumbridge
Kieran Mailey
The first store lamb sale of 2024 in Plumbridge Mart got off to a flyer, with a big turnout of buyers hungry for stock.
24 July 2024 Pedigree
Aileach View Kala taps out at €2,800
Donegal breeders Jack and Sean O’Brien saw the hammer fall at €2,800 for their champion ram lamb Aileach View Kala, at the Beltex premier sale in Tullamore last Friday.
24 July 2024 Markets
Sheep mart prices: cull ewes grabbing the headlines
Some very fancy prices have been reported this week, with heavy fleshed ewes ranging in cases from €210 to €240 and rising as high as €260 to €290 in isolated cases.
Finished lambs hold firm in Dowra
Factory fit lambs in Dowra saw a lift in price in last week’s sale, but store trade was slightly easier than the week before.
24 July 2024 Markets
Sheep trends: Lower quotes lift by 10c/kg
Opening quotes for quality assured lambs rang from €7.10/kg to €7.20/kg, with higher prices ranging from €7.30/kg to €7.40/kg.
24 July 2024 Markets
NI trends: prime cattle prices holding firm; Lamb price rebounds 20p/kg
There is a firm outlook to the beef trade across Northern Ireland this week, while an upturn in demand has boosted lamb prices.
24 July 2024 Markets
Sheep price update: quotes static but more life in trade
Mart sales have been livelier in recent days with agents and regular sellers having more success negotiating above quoted prices.
22 July 2024 Markets
Global sheep prices: Australian prices record significant improvement
Australian prices have increased to the equivalent of upwards of €5/kg, but New Zealand farmers remain in big trouble, with farmgate returns at just €3.70/kg.
20 July 2024 Markets
Luscious Ladies sale gears up for summer sizzler
The sale will feature a range of pedigree and commercial show sheep, as well as a charity lot, with the proceeds donated to Donegal Hospice.
18 July 2024 Pedigree
Severe lamb price cuts finally halted
A couple of plants have still moved to reduce base quotes by 15c/kg to 20c/kg but its success is variable with other plants holding quotes steady.
17 July 2024 Markets
Sheep Trends: quotes vary from firm to 20c/kg lower
A number of plants have dropped their base quote below €7/kg, but there are no lambs moving below this level, with agents exhibiting a greater appetite for lambs this week.
17 July 2024 Markets
NI Trends: positive beef trade as supplies tighten; lamb trade steadies
There is more life in the beef trade across Northern Ireland, as supplies continue to tighten. The lamb trade has finally settled after downward price pressure.
17 July 2024 Markets