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Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

The organic farm walk held on the farm of Michael Holmes in Mulranney saw drafting of lambs to hit market demands a key topic on the night.

MANAGEMENT 12 August 2026

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

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Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

Watch: lambing 640 ewes and selling 1.7 lambs/ewe

BREEDING & HEALTH 7 August 2026

Sheep Trends: cuts of 30c/kg as factories blame seasonal price pressure

Sheep Trends: cuts of 30c/kg as factories blame seasonal price pressure

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ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

ICM and Teagasc hosting farmer events in Camolin and Navan

NEWS 24 July 2026

Sheep Trends: lamb quotes steady to 10c/kg lower

Sheep Trends: lamb quotes steady to 10c/kg lower

Sheep Trends: lamb quotes steady to 10c/kg lower

MARKETS 17 June 2026

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Flocks of the Future competition re-opens

Flocks of the Future competition re-opens

Successful applicants will receive a mini-flock comprising a five-star ram and five breeding hoggets with a value of over €2,500, in addition to one-on-one advisory support and insights.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Hogget quotes up by 10c/kg - ICM

Hogget quotes up by 10c/kg - ICM

The two plants in Camolin and Navan are the only plants to officially increase their base quotes, but other plants are paying higher than they are quoting.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Sheep Trends: 10c/kg lift in ICM plants

Sheep Trends: 10c/kg lift in ICM plants

While other factories have increased prices paid to groups and regular sellers, with greater negotiating power there has been no great movement in base quotes.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

ICM plants increase lamb quote by 10c/kg

ICM plants increase lamb quote by 10c/kg

The increase coincides with an increased appetite among agents for lambs, with throughput remaining relatively tight.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Sheep price update: signs of more life but quotes static

Sheep price update: signs of more life but quotes static

There are reports of some higher-priced deals being negotiated and, in cases, a sharper live trade in marts, but base quotes for this week are unchanged.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Sheep mart prices: heavier lambs up €1 to €4/head

Sheep mart prices: heavier lambs up €1 to €4/head

The price increase for lambs capable of killing out over 22kg carcase weight has been higher in marts where agents for ICM plants are active.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

ICM plants increase carcase weight limit to 22.5kg

ICM plants increase carcase weight limit to 22.5kg

The increase of 0.5kg carcase weight came in to effect on Monday, with the plants the first to move on lamb weight limits.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

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