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Sheep farmers hoping bumper prices will continue in 2025
James Hanly
James Hanly spoke to sheep farmers at Cahir Mart, Co Tipperary about their outlook for the sector going into 2025.
23 December 2024 l2
NI Trends: Christmas closures keeps factory prices steady
There is no movement on prime cattle and fat lamb prices in Northern Ireland, with plants working on short kill weeks.
22 December 2024 News
Lambs die from dosing gun injuries
In one case, a regional veterinary office found a bolus lodged in a cut in the dead lamb’s throat.
Camera at the Mart: ewe and lambs top Stranorlar sale at €400
Rachel Gallagher reports from Ballybofey and Stranorlar Livestock Mart for the final sheep sale of 2024.
18 December 2024 Markets
NI Trends: demand drives cattle quotes to 508p/kg; lambs trading at 700p/kg
Cattle prices continue to rise on the back of rampant processing demand, with base quotes now on 508p/kg. Lamb prices are also rising, with 700p/kg common place.
18 December 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: powerful end to 2024 trading at Kenmare Mart
There was a 100% clearance rate at this week's sheep sale in Kenmare Mart. It marked the end of trading for the year and the super trade was a sharp contrast to this time 12 months ago.
16 December 2024 Markets
NI Trends: beef quotes push on to 500p/kg; lamb quotes up 15p/kg
Base quotes for prime cattle reached the 500p/kg mark this week for the first time on record in Northern Ireland, with quotes jumping 15p/kg for fat lambs.
11 December 2024 Markets
Tight supplies to underpin lamb prices in 2025
Market forecasts point to tight supplies of fat lambs next year which is likely to underpin prices according to LMC analysis.
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: sellers market as demand for beef strengthens; lamb quotes on 670p/kg
Factory prices for finished cattle and lambs continue to rise in Northern Ireland, as processors continue to chase supplies.
4 December 2024 Markets
Sheep mart comment: finished lambs break €200 mark
An increase in factory prices has allowed buyers to pay €200 and above for top-quality finished lambs
4 December 2024 Markets
Lamb quotes surge to 670p/kg at 23kg
Competition for a limited supply of slaughter fit lambs is growing and factory quotes are on the rise at factories in NI.
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Route to market for organic produce
With organic farming now using 5% of Irish farm land with a target of growing to 10% Emmet Doyle, Organic sector manager Bord Bia reports on finding markets for this expanding category.
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