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Sheep mart report: competition strengthens for store lambs

There has been a significant improvement in recent weeks in demand and prices paid for store lambs, with light lambs in particular improving.

16 October 2024
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Camera at the Mart: ewe lambs in demand in Mountbellew

A price premium was paid for nice-quality ewe lambs, while Saturday’s sale also recorded a sharper trade for all types of store lambs.

16 October 2024
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Sheep prices up €25 to €50/head on 2023

Tighter supply is fuelling demand across all categories of stock with breeding ewe hoggets and rams enjoying a vibrant trade and store and finished lambs meeting keener demand.

16 October 2024
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Tips for grazing management of forage crops

Martin Merrick details some key advice on managing grazing of forage crops this autumn and winter.

12 October 2024
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Camera at the Mart: demand for breeding sheep and store lambs in Ballymena

Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballymena Livestock Mart for its weekly breeding sheep and store lamb sale.

25 September 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH
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Sligo farmer takes a stand against helicopter trespassing on his land

Johnny Kilcullen said he regularly accommodates groups accessing his coastal land, but “what’s having is worth asking for”.

24 September 2024 NEWS

Camera at the Mart: lively lamb trade at Raphoe

Rachel Gallagher reports from the weekly sheep sale held in Raphoe Livestock Mart on Monday last.

21 September 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH
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Sheep price update: supply and demand finely balanced

Prices remain unchanged, with lambs selling in the main from €7.20/kg to €7.35/kg and ewes from €3.70/kg to €4/kg.

16 September 2024
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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
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