Sheep

Sheep price update: slightly more life in live trade

Prices in marts held on Monday were €1 to €2/head firmer in cases, while some sellers had some success in securing 5c/kg to 10c/kg higher.

MARKETS 9 February 2026

Sheep price update: slightly more life in live trade

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Zwartbles ewe pops out healthy quintuplets in Mayo

Zwartbles ewe pops out healthy quintuplets in Mayo

NEWS 9 February 2026

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

Bluetongue and lambing – what to look out for

LAMBING 8 February 2026

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

LAMBING 7 February 2026

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

LAMBING 7 February 2026

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Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

Programme announced for Teagasc hill sheep conference

The conference which takes place in Westport on 18 February will look at key messages from hill sheep research, water quality in the uplands and marketing of hill lamb.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Patience and gentle approach needed for lambing

Conor Geraghty, Farmgate Veterinary Group delivered practical advice on dealing with tricky lambing presentations at a recent lambing event in Galway.

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Farmers discussions are currently centred on the bluetongue virus, weather and sheep prices but sight must not be lost of preparations for lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

There is some stability in the trade this week following two weeks of prices falling by 10c/kg weekly, but demand remains relatively weak.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Sheep mart prices: stores providing best positives

Sheep mart prices: stores providing best positives

A quick look at corresponding sales in 2025 shows finished lamb prices topping €200/head – a far cry for the current prices of €170 to €180/head.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Hygiene and nutrition are critical factors where turnout of ewes and young lambs is delayed due to inclement weather and poor ground conditions.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Bonzo makes a return

Bonzo makes a return

To coincide with lambing, the Department has gone into the archive from 1984 to roll out Bonzo.

DEALER 4 February 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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