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Call for support for sheep farmers from crisis fund

Concerns have been raised regarding the input costs incurred by sheep farmers. According to Irish Farmers’ Association sheep chair, Kevin Comiskey hogget and cull ewe prices have risen again this week due to strong market demand as the “start of Ramadaan and Easter is approaching”. Sheep supplies have been described as tight and Comiskey says that factories have had to move prices on. “The increased prices are not off-setting…

IFA Chair suggests restrictions like GLAS should be removed for sheep farmers

The national sheep chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Kevin Comiskey, has said that sheep farmers could face “serious implications” if the sector is not supported. Availability and cost issues remain ongoing concerns, as well higher contractor costs for baling. Potential shortages in feed and fertiliser will have a severe impact on sheep farmers if the sector is not addressed, Comiskey added. He suggested that restrictions such as the…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 03/02/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.04/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 27kg 3.50/kg 96.00SHEEP, 26kg 3.35/kg 87.00SHEEP, 27kg 3.15/kg 85.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.92/kg 73.00SHEEP, 30kg 2.31/kg 68.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.31/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 31kg 3.91/kg 120.00SHEEP, 35kg 3.68/kg 130.00SHEEP, 36kg 3.68/kg 131.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.68/kg 111.00SHEEP, 33kg 3.66/kg 120.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.62/kg 144.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 40kg 3.5/kg 140.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.50/kg 141.00SHEEP, 41kg…