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Sheep trends: lamb prices edging upwards
Darren Carty
Greater competition between agents and tighter supplies has forced agents to pay more, with the two Irish Country Meats plants increasing their base quote by 10c/kg.
9 October 2024 Markets
NI trends: base quotes rise on prime cattle; lamb prices rise in live trade
The has been an increase in base quotes for prime cattle at NI plants, while the live ring has seen higher prices paid for fat lambs this week.
3 October 2024 News
Sheep Welfare Scheme must ‘avoid any leakages’ - IFA
Total support payments for ewes have been increased to €25/ewe when combined with the €12/ewe Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS).
Gortnagross flock tops Ballymena Border Leicester sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballymena livestock mart for the 109th annual show and sale of Border Leicesters.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
NI Trends: prices increase with cattle in demand; deals to be had on lambs
Processing demand for finished cattle continues to strengthen in Northern Ireland, boosting prices in the process. Base quotes are steady on lambs, but higher prices are available.
2 October 2024 Markets
Swaledale ewes at the heart of Birniehall Farm
Rachel Gallagher reports from her trip to Scotland to visit the farm of Jimmy Bell and Rachel Buckle Porter.
2 October 2024 Breeding & health
Camera at the Mart: high demand for Blackface females
Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballybofey and Stranorlar Livestock Mart for the third annual Sliabh Liag Blackface Sheep Breeders’ Association female sale.
2 October 2024 Markets
Connemara to host Ireland’s largest two-day sheep sale
The event will take place on Saturday 5 October and Sunday 6 October at Maam Cross Mart, Connemara.
30 September 2024 News
NI Trends: prime cattle prices drive on to 500p/kg; lamb trade holding firm
Prices for prime cattle are edging upwards in Northern Ireland, while fat lambs are on steady ground.
25 September 2024 Markets
My Farming Week: Edward O'Callaghan, Egramush, Butlersbridge Cavan
Edward O'Callaghan farms in Cavan. He's hoping to lamb 130 ewes next year around Easter.
25 September 2024 News
Protecting the sustainability of hill farms
Traditional hill farms are under pressure socially and economically, but what can be done to stem the flow away from management of our sensitive upland areas.
18 September 2024 Sustainability
Camera at the Mart: strong demand for lambs in Macroom
There was close to a full clearance at the weekly sheep sale in Macroom mart as factory and farmer buyers kept a firm floor on the trade.
16 September 2024 Markets