Sheep sector sees declining output and flat returns
Suppliers to the Irish factories were disappointed with the absence of any boost in the prices for the pre-Christmas trade.
In a similar pattern to the livestock section, 2025 has experienced a sharp decline in the production of sheep meat for the processors.
The kill at the Irish factories dipped to under 2 million head during 2025, representing a drop of 18% and equivalent to 437,500 head less processed at the plants during the year.
