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Sheep Management: putting plans in place for finishing lambs

Taking stock of the weight and condition of lambs at weaning will allow informed decisions to be made on finishing lambs efficiently.

MANAGEMENT 9 July 2025

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Sheep mart report: trade steady to easier in places

Sheep mart report: trade steady to easier in places

MARKETS 2 July 2025

Camera at the Mart: heavy bullocks hit €3,810 in Carnaross

Camera at the Mart: heavy bullocks hit €3,810 in Carnaross

MARKETS 25 June 2025

Ruth Murtagh: full-forward on the field and full of love for farming

Ruth Murtagh: full-forward on the field and full of love for farming

Ruth Murtagh: full-forward on the field and full of love for farming

FEATURES 25 June 2025

Beef Trends: factories apply more pressure

Beef Trends: factories apply more pressure

Beef Trends: factories apply more pressure

MARKETS 18 June 2025

New factory beef price tracker

New factory beef price tracker

An explainer of the composite factory hind quarter and forequarter sales prices published by the Agri-Food Regulator.

NEWS 9 April 2025

Nearly 7% more pigs slaughtered this April – CSO

Nearly 7% more pigs slaughtered this April – CSO

The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office showed there has been a 2.2% increase in the number of pig slaughterings so far this year compared with the same period in 2024.

PIGS 9 April 2025

Beef prices turn a corner

Beef prices turn a corner

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory prices for finished cattle.

MARKETS 9 April 2025

Sheep price update: pressure remains on hogget price

Sheep price update: pressure remains on hogget price

Factory agents are focused on curtailing hogget prices to €8.50/kg to €8.60/kg, leaving specialist finishers with significant numbers trading into a challenging market.

MARKETS 9 April 2025

Sunshine brings lift in beef quotes

Sunshine brings lift in beef quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory prices.

MARKETS 9 April 2025

Beef cattle finishers advised to hang tough

Beef cattle finishers advised to hang tough

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory prices.

MARKETS 9 April 2025

Sheep mart prices: numbers low despite higher prices

Sheep mart prices: numbers low despite higher prices

While some sales are witnessing more ewe hoggets and cull ewes being attracted to the ring, in general numbers remain tight, with prices continuing to edge upwards.

MARKETS 9 April 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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