Sheep prices

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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LAMBING 4 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: no new year bells for sheep prices

Sheep Trends: no new year bells for sheep prices

Sheep Trends: no new year bells for sheep prices

MARKETS 31 December 2025

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

NEWS 27 December 2025

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Sheep kill back by almost one fifth in 2025

Sheep kill back by almost one fifth in 2025

When comparing November 2025 with November 2024, the kill was back 4.8%, a reduction of 9,000 head of sheep.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Sheep price update: movement restrictions denting NI sheep prices

Sheep price update: movement restrictions denting NI sheep prices

Lamb prices in some mart sales are back by upwards of £8 to £15/head, with factory base quotes reducing by 15p/kg and a backlog emerging in getting sheep booked in for slaughter.

MARKETS 10 October 2025

Farm Tech Talk: Brazil’s lack of tags, sheep and milk price outlook

Farm Tech Talk: Brazil’s lack of tags, sheep and milk price outlook

In this week's Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on Brazilian cattle tagging rules, BVD trends and milk price cuts.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

While there is possibly expected to be a larger carryover of lambs to Q1 of 2026, supply prospects remain tight with fewer ewes, reduced NI imports and continued contraction in the EU flock.

MARKETS 10 October 2025

Spanish lamb price €1/kg ahead of France

Spanish lamb price €1/kg ahead of France

The tables have turned significantly, with Spanish lamb prices running 70c/kg higher than in 2024, while the French lamb price is running 98c/kg lower.

MARKETS 10 October 2025

Rise in farmgate prices in 2025 dominated by surge in cattle

Rise in farmgate prices in 2025 dominated by surge in cattle

Pigs, cereals and potatoes all projected to show a drop from 2024 levels.

NEWS 10 October 2025

Farm Tech Talk: prices, exporter boycott and co-ops in talks

Farm Tech Talk: prices, exporter boycott and co-ops in talks

There are plenty of news and views on this week's podcast, from weanlings to hill sheep and co-ops having conversations.

PODCAST 10 October 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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