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Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

This week saw a slight improvement across nearly all sheep, all wanted after a tough couple of weeks on sheep farmers.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Sheep mart watch: slight improvement this week in sheep trade

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Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

Camera at the mart: mules top out at €400/head in Tuam

MARKETS 15 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: Cheviot ewe lambs sell to top of €575 in Carrick

Camera at the Mart: Cheviot ewe lambs sell to top of €575 in Carrick

NEWS 2 September 2026

Northern Ireland diary of farming events

Northern Ireland diary of farming events

Northern Ireland diary of farming events

NEWS 19 August 2026

First hoggets up £8/head at Ballymena

First hoggets up £8/head at Ballymena

First hoggets up £8/head at Ballymena

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

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Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Sheep mart watch: bigger sheep numbers appearing in marts

Mart managers aer reporting bigger numbers of sheep appearing across the country, with finished lambs seeing a drop of €15 to €20/head, reports Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Tullow sheep breeding sale defies sliding factory prices as hoggets top €400

Tullow sheep breeding sale defies sliding factory prices as hoggets top €400

A downturn in factory prices in recent weeks was not felt around the ring in Tullow mart for it’s first large breeding sale of the season.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

Six young farmers selected for 'Flocks of the Future' initiative

The six successful applicants will each receive a five-star ram, five breeding hoggets and support from Irish Country Meats, Bord Bia, Teagasc and Sheep Ireland.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

Sheep Mart Watch: cull ewe trade holding strong

As the sheep trade remains steady, some areas with poor grass supply are noticing some downward pressure, but the finished lamb trade remains steady amid low numbers being presented for sale.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Lame sheep causing bother this year

Lame sheep causing bother this year

Derek Robinson believes this year’s issues can be traced back to the wet weather experienced last autumn.

FARMER WRITES 20 May 2026

Buoyant trade for spring lambs in Ballina

Buoyant trade for spring lambs in Ballina

While numbers were low, there was keen demand for quality factory fit spring lambs, while well fleshed hoggets were also sought for.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

NI cattle take another price hit

NI cattle take another price hit

The beef trade in Northern Ireland remains under pressure, with another cut to base quotes.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

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New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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