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Sheep Trends: base quotes stuck in gear

There were signs of more life in the market this week, with some sellers securing an additional 10c/kg payment, but this has been hit and miss, with no pattern evident.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes stuck in gear

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Sheep price update: slightly more life in live trade

Sheep price update: slightly more life in live trade

MARKETS 9 February 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes steady at €7.50/kg

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to hogget prices

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to hogget prices

Sheep Trends: another 10c/kg cut to hogget prices

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

Sheep price update: another 10c/kg wiped off lamb quotes

MARKETS 26 January 2026

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Sheep Trends: lamb prices in reverse

Sheep Trends: lamb prices in reverse

Base quotes in a couple of plants have been cut by 10c/kg, while other plants are not willing to negotiate the same premiums above base quotes.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Sheep price update: trade static with supply and demand balanced

Sheep price update: trade static with supply and demand balanced

Base quotes continue to vary from €7.70/kg to €7.90/kg for quality assured lambs, with a high percentage of lambs selling from €7.80/kg to €8/kg.

MARKETS 31 December 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 31 December 2025

Sheep price update: ICM increases base quote by 10c/kg

Sheep price update: ICM increases base quote by 10c/kg

The two plants in Camolin and Navan are quoting a base of €7.70/kg plus their 20c/kg quality assurance payment.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Sheep Trends: greater focus on carcase weights

Sheep Trends: greater focus on carcase weights

There is more discussions about price penalties being introduced for carcases deemed overweight and weighing in excess of 25kg to 27kg.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Sheep price update: tricky travel conditions hit throughput

Sheep price update: tricky travel conditions hit throughput

While prices remain steady in the main, some sellers in a position to move large numbers at short notice negotiated 10c/kg higher.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Sheep Trends: no new year bells for sheep prices

Sheep Trends: no new year bells for sheep prices

There is a stagnant end to the year for lamb prices, with base quotes unchanged at €7.60/kg or an opening price of €7.70/kg to €7.80/kg for QA lambs.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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