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Camera at the Mart: insatiable demand from buyers in Loughrea

With only two lots going unsold, a 98% clearance across the yard showed the demand for sheep of all categories in Loughrea Mart on Thursday last.

14 August 2024
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Sheep mart watch: factories and farmers compete for forward stores

Reports are indicating that factories are sourcing well-fleshed lambs as low as 40kg in order to try to secure numbers.

7 August 2024
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Sheep Management: marketing cull ewes, lamb presentation and recording movements

The cull ewe trade has been re-energised in the last 10 days, with more buyers sourcing ewes for exporting live active in sales.

24 July 2024
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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
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Farmer views: 'Too much work in sheep for too little reward'

Grace Hoare speaks to six IFA sheep committee members to gauge their thoughts on grass growth, sheep prices, wool and other issues.

17 July 2024 NEWS
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Camera at the Mart: finished lambs in demand in Carrigallen

Adam Woods reports from Monday night’s sheep sale in Carrigallen Mart, Co Leitrim.

3 July 2024
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Exporters drive lamb trade in Kingscourt

Adam Woods reports from Monday’s sheep sale in Kingscourt mart

12 June 2024
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Camera at the Mart: exporters light up lamb trade in Tuam

Adam Woods reports from Tuam Mart’s general sheep sale on Tuesday of this week.

22 May 2024
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Camera at the Mart: smaller numbers but strong prices in Ballina

Mayo-Sligo Mart's Tuesday sheep sale has approached its annual lull in numbers, with the transition from hoggets to spring lambs, but prices remain firm.

8 May 2024
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