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100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

The annual Hampshire Down Export in-lamb and ram sale at Beatties Livestcok Centre, Omagh saw a 100% clearance.

PEDIGREE 30 September 2026

100% Clearance for Hampshire Downs at Omagh

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TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

TAMS grant could pay up to €2,333 towards a bale shear as we compare 14 makes

FARM MACHINERY 30 September 2026

How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

How sheep farmers can make the most of autumn's grass growth recovery

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

NEWS 30 September 2026

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

Lamb prices increase by €3 to €5/head

MARKETS 30 September 2026

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Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

Sheep mart prices: big variation in lamb prices in marts

There has been a number of standout sales that are grabbing lots of attention with fleshed lambs selling up to €200 with ease, while other sales are struggling to pass €185/head.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Farmer sentiment shows signs of stability in ewe numbers

Three-quarters of sheep farmers report that they expect to hold numbers over the coming year.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

Sheep trends: lamb quotes up 10c/kg to 20c/kg

O’Flynn Meats in Co Waterford has joined the quotes table this week and is offering a price of €8.30/kg to 23kg for top-quality lambs.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

Boost in Dowra for all types of sheep

This week saw over 2,200 head of sheep sell through Dowra mart with an improved trade across the board.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Sheep management: clostridial diseases, meal feeding and marketing lambs

Sheep management: clostridial diseases, meal feeding and marketing lambs

A significant change in the diet or environment can act as a stressor and trigger clostridial diseases in lambs, with the risk profile varying between farms.

MANAGEMENT 30 September 2026

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

Ballymote mart event postponed until November

A mart event due to take place in Ballymote tonight has been postponed until mid-November.

NEWS 30 September 2026

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

In June 2026, the total number of cattle, sheep and pigs were up on 2025 levels in Ireland.

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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