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Sheep
Sheep prices: ewe hoggets continue to sell strongly
Darren Carty
Lower numbers of hoggets on offer and continued strong demand is keeping a firm floor under the trade at a high price point.
11 September 2024 Markets
Sheep mart comment: steady trade with marginal increases in price
A steady week of liveweight sales has been underpinned by factories holding or increasing quotes.
19 August 2024 Markets
Sheep price update: prices paid closer to quoted levels
Reports indicate supplies have increased in recent days, taking the pressure from agents to compete to the same degree and pay well above quoted prices.
Camera at the Mart: insatiable demand from buyers in Loughrea
With only two lots going unsold, a 98% clearance across the yard showed the demand for sheep of all categories in Loughrea Mart on Thursday last.
14 August 2024 Markets
Reviewing replacement policy options for your flock
There is an expectation among farmers that hogget supplies may be tighter this season which may lead to some farmers reviewing their replacement policy.
27 June 2024 Sheep breeding