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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.
18 September 2024 Markets
NI Trends: quotes rise as factories hunt for cattle; Marts driving lamb prices
There are positives in the beef and sheep trade in Northern Ireland with cattle quotes rising and marts underpinning lamb prices.
9 September 2024 Markets
Sheep price update: plenty of bite for fleshed lambs
There is continued variability in slaughter performance of lambs, with well-fleshed lambs in keen demand.
Sheep price update: 20c/kg differential remains between quotes
Opening quotes for quality assured lambs are reported as ranging from €7.20/kg to €7.40/kg with a high percentage of opening offers in the region of €7.30/kg.
2 September 2024 Markets
Sheep trade update: prices firm as agents seek lambs
Opening prices for quality assured lambs range from €7.20/kg to €7.40/kg, with a high percentage of lambs trading from €7.30/kg to €7.45/kg.
26 August 2024 Markets
NI Trends: tight supplies boosting prime cattle prices; lamb trade steadies
There are plenty of price trend positives within the beef and sheep trade across Northern Ireland.
21 August 2024 Markets
Sheep price update: prices paid closer to quoted levels
Reports indicate supplies have increased in recent days, taking the pressure from agents to compete to the same degree and pay well above quoted prices.
19 August 2024 Markets
Farm Tech Talk: sheep trade, dairy markets and TAMS reference costs
On this week's Farm Tech Talk, the team looks at the sheep trade, dairy markets and we take a look at TAMS reference costs compared with actual fencing expenses.
16 August 2024 News
Sheep price update: prices strengthen by 5c/kg to 10c/kg
A number of plants have increased base quotes by 5c/kg to 10c/kg, opening up a wider differential, with opening prices for quality assured lambs ranging from €7.20/kg to €7.40/kg.
12 August 2024 Markets
Budget carefully when buying store lambs in 2024
For farmers buying store lambs, Kieran Mailey outlines the steps to consider when completing a breakeven budget.
7 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Sheep price update: base quotes unchanged in steady trade
There is variation in opening prices reported for quality assured lambs which range from €7.10/kg to €7.30/kg.
29 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