Sheepmeat

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

The campaign is showcasing that quality assured Irish lamb is not just for special occasions, it is also a great a midweek choice for younger people.

NEWS 22 June 2026

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

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Factories keen to replenish lamb supplies

Factories keen to replenish lamb supplies

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

Opportunities for marketing hill lambs

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

MARKETS 16 January 2026

€9.75/kg for lamb not expected to halt EU's sheep decline

€9.75/kg for lamb not expected to halt EU's sheep decline

€9.75/kg for lamb not expected to halt EU's sheep decline

NEWS 14 January 2026

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Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Production is forecast to continue to decline in several important sheep producing areas including the UK, continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Editorial: US sheepmeat demand is an opportunity for Ireland

Editorial: US sheepmeat demand is an opportunity for Ireland

Demand for sheepmeat has doubled in the last 10 years, and Irish sheepmeat is now landing on US shores.

VIEWPOINTS 15 October 2025

EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

EU sheepmeat production in state of decline

Production for the first seven months of 2025 fell by 9.2%, with production falling in each of the main sheep producing nations and only in positive figures in Italy.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Irish lamb lands in the US

Irish lamb lands in the US

US wholesaler Marx Foods, already importing Irish beef, received the first shipment of lamb this week from Irish Country Meats.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

Sheep farmers in particular will be nervous that increased availability of New Zealand product will pose a threat to demand for Irish meat.

VIEWPOINTS 15 October 2025

Dawn New Zealand deal bad news for Irish sheep farmers - ICSA

Dawn New Zealand deal bad news for Irish sheep farmers - ICSA

ICSA sheep chair Willie Shaw was speaking following the announcement on Monday that Dawn Meats would take a majority stake in Alliance Group.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Sheep Trends: lambs range from €7.80/kg to €8/kg

Sheep Trends: lambs range from €7.80/kg to €8/kg

A high percentage of lambs continue to trade from €7.80/kg to €7.90/kg, but there has been more deals reported at the higher end of the market at €8/kg.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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