N.Ireland
Double champion tops Ballymena export sale at 6,500gns
A ram lamb took the top price of 6,500gns at a sale in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, on Friday, July 25....
Sheep Trade
N.Ireland
Video: Young sheep farmers visit world’s largest fresh-food market
A group of young sheep farmers from across Ireland recently travelled to France to visit what is described as ‘the...
N.Ireland
‘New seasonal heights’ for lamb prices in Britain
Lamb and hogget prices in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) have shown a significant contrast over the last...
N.Ireland
Lamb prices up 36p/kg on last year in Northern Ireland
Deadweight lamb prices in Northern Ireland (NI) are up 36p/kg on this time last year recent figures show. According to...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Boost in lamb prices
Lamb prices strengthened as the week progressed in Northern Ireland (NI) last week, with prices moving on a further 5p/kg....
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Lamb prices strengthen
The sheep trade in Northern Ireland this week has seen lamb prices strengthen similar to what has been seen down...
N.Ireland
Spring lamb and hogget prices on the rise at marts in GB
Both spring lamb and hogget prices have lifted over the past week in Great Britain (GB) at sales; however, deadweight...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Average hogget and spring lamb prices rise
The latest Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) report shows that the average deadweight hogget and spring lamb prices were up...
Sheep
Sheep trade deals with New Zealand and Australia 'present the biggest risks' - NSA
Domestic sheep farming must be safeguarded amongst future trade deals with New Zealand and Australia. This was the message delivered...
Sheep
No movement in lamb price - Week-on-week sheep kill drops by 5%
There has been no movement in lamb price this week as procurement managers battle over fit and under fit lambs...
Sheep
Sheep imports down 50% - impact of labelling rules and exchange rates
Imports of live sheep to Ireland have fallen by more than half in the first four months of 2015, according to the...
Sheep
Sheep kill remains (10,000) ahead of last year
The sheep kill up to June 21 is over 10,000 head above the same 24 weeks as last year, the...
