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Sheep
Camera at the Mart: strong demand at Baltinglass 50th anniversary sale
Martin Merrick
Martin Merrick reports from last Wednesday’s sale in Baltinglass Mart, which celebrate 50 years of trading in the Wicklow town.
2 September 2024 Markets
Sheep price update: 20c/kg differential remains between quotes
Opening quotes for quality assured lambs are reported as ranging from €7.20/kg to €7.40/kg with a high percentage of opening offers in the region of €7.30/kg.
28 August 2024 Markets
Sheep mart report: store entries up, breeding numbers tight
Mart managers report a seasonal increase in store lamb numbers, but numbers of ewe hoggets and breeding ewes are running behind normal levels for the time of year.
European sheep prices top global trends
French farmgate lamb prices are currently exceeding €9/kg while at the opposite end of the price range New Zealand markets continue to struggle with prices of just €3.72/kg.
14 August 2024 Markets
Sheep mart prices: trade steady to firmer in cases
With entries of finished lambs at a low level and signs of a steadier trade, factory agents have been competing with greater intensity for well-fleshed lambs.
17 July 2024 Markets