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Sheep
Sheep price update: poor kill-out continues to be significant issue
Darren Carty
Agents are keen to tie into deals for good-quality lambs, but are reluctant to loosen the purse strings, with a high percentage of lambs trading from €7.20/kg to €7.30/kg.
17 August 2024 Management
Autumn grazing management needs to start now
A higher number of ewes requiring preferential treatment and a lower drafting rate on many farms will increase demand for grass in the coming months.
26 June 2024 Tullamore Farm
Tullamore Farm update: first batch of 2024-born lambs drafted
The 16 March-born lambs, weighing from 42kg to 50kg, were slaughtered on Thursday and generated a sales value of €182.59.
Key practices driving a successful Donegal enterprise
Over 300 farmers flocked to the recent IGA sheep farm walk to get a glimpse of the farming system run by Margaret and Jack Stevenson.
22 May 2024 News
Sheep Management: drafting lambs and weed control considerations
With prices easing, producers need to be careful to draft sheep to secure the maximum returns available.
1 May 2024 Markets