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Sheep
EU sheepmeat imports to rise by 10%
Noel Bardon
The EU has already lost one-eight of its sheep output over the past 10 years before EU and UK free trade deals with NZ hit farmers.
24 November 2024 Markets
EU sheep production over 6% lower in 2024
Production in the main sheep-producing countries has fallen sharply, ranging from 6.1% in France to 9.9% in Spain.
9 October 2024 News
Beef imports surge 50% since 2019
Figures released by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue show that the value of dairy imports jumped 16% between 2019 and 2023.
EU lamb prices up €1.30/kg
Relatively tight supplies across all the main sheep producing nations in Europe is underpinning higher returns.
25 September 2024 News
Sheep price update: prices strengthen by 5c/kg to 10c/kg
A number of plants have increased base quotes by 5c/kg to 10c/kg, opening up a wider differential, with opening prices for quality assured lambs ranging from €7.20/kg to €7.40/kg.
12 August 2024 Markets
Severe lamb price cuts finally halted
A couple of plants have still moved to reduce base quotes by 15c/kg to 20c/kg but its success is variable with other plants holding quotes steady.
17 July 2024 Markets
Days of exporting unweaned calves 'on life support'
The Netherlands is looking to fast-track new rules, which would hamper calf exports to the market.
10 July 2024 News