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Record-breaking heifer price recorded at Balla Mart weanling show and sale
Last Tuesday (September 4), Balla Mart held its first weanling show and sale. A “roaring trade” was reported and this...
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Mart trade: An improved market for quality; plain cattle harder sold
As grass continues to recover across the country, so to is the mart trade. Mart managers, the length and breadth...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
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Mart trade: Lighter cattle take a hit, but quality lots hold firm
In recent days, the prices achieved by good-quality cattle have remained firm, while lighter cattle – particularly those with dairy...
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Cattle marts: Forward and beef stock popular among buyers
Like recent weeks, there has been a decrease in the number of cattle presented for sale at cattle marts across...
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Mart trade: Numbers ease and quality comes under pressure
There has been a slight decrease in the number of cattle presented for sale at cattle marts across the country....
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Cattle marts: Increased grass growth generating more buyer activity
With the recent mild weather, grass growth has increased and this has led to more farmer activity at cattle marts...
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Cattle marts: Exporters drive the trade at the ringside
Competition among buyers for quality stock drove the cattle trade over recent days and mart managers have reported good clearance...
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Cattle marts: Cull cows prove popular as agents and farmers remain busy
Mart managers have reported good clearances in recent days; both farmers and agents have been busy sourcing cattle. Farmers –...
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Cattle marts: Continental calves trade for €250-435/head at Tullow Mart
Beef cattle prices have remained under pressure in factories in recent days. This week, beef processors are offering 390c/kg for...
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Cattle marts: Feedlot agents and farmers compete for cattle ringside
Mart managers have reported increased activity around the ring in recent days. Both farmers and agents have been busy sourcing stock....
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Spring trade kicks into gear as buyers source quality store lots
This week, mart managers have reported an improved trade at various venues across the country. Farmers and factory agents have...
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Mart trade: Lower factory quotes fail to deter farmers' appetite at the ringside
Up to 15c/kg has been knocked off the value of the average base steer since Christmas. In addition, heifer prices...
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Increased activity from all buyers as trade improves ringside
This week, mart managers have reported an improved trade at various venues across the country. Farmers, factory agents and exporters...
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Pics: Buyers drive in-calf heifers to €3,050 at 'packed' Balla sale
Walter Brennan’s 10th annual in-calf heifer sale took place at Balla Mart on Friday last (November 17). A huge crowd attended...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
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Cattle marts: Stores lead the way, as prices climb €20/head
Mart managers have reported smaller numbers passing through the rings across the country over recent days. However, trade is reported...
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Storms Ophelia and Brian drive numbers through cattle marts
Despite the recent stormy weather conditions, trade is reported to have “held up well” in marts across the country. Mart...
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Ophelia sees more than 20 marts abandon Monday trading
Ireland is braced for, what has been described as, the worst storm in 50 years. Earlier this morning, the beginnings...
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Cattle marts: Dairy-beef stock coming under pressure
In recent times, dairy farmers have focused on using Angus and Hereford bulls to maximise the value of their surplus...