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Mart trade: More positivity witnessed at the ringside
A more positive atmosphere is surrounding the mart trade in recent weeks, with a good demand from farmers sourcing cattle...
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A more positive atmosphere is surrounding the mart trade in recent weeks, with a good demand from farmers sourcing cattle...
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So far this year, there has been a sluggish start to the mart trade. Although individual marts have recorded slight...
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From speaking with mart managers and indeed farmers in recent days, it is clear that both suckler farmers and finishers...
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Factory quotes for lambs continue to edge upwards again this week, with many processors increasing their offerings by 5-10c/kg compared...
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Last week was quiet on the mart trade front as most cattle sales around the country have not yet resumed...
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The first week of 2019 will see factory quotes for lamb trending upwards, albeit slightly, compared to pre-Christmas figures. Many...
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As has been the case over the past number of weeks, the number of cattle being presented for sale has...
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Many mart managers across the country have noted a reduction in the numbers of cattle being presented for sale in...
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Over the past number of days, mart managers have noted a decline in the number of cattle presented for sale....
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The number of cattle presented for sale has remained high – especially in the midlands, west, east and north, while...
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Mart managers have reported an easier trade for plainer-quality cattle in marts in recent days. But many have noted that...
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Over the past week, mart managers have reported larger cattle sales taking place across the country. Additionally, they have also...
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In recent days, mart managers across the country have noted that more farmers are emerging, leading to an increased demand...
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While the factories continue to keep the downward price pressure on farmers with factory-fit cattle, there seems to be an...
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With more weanlings coming on stream, prices were reported to be on the rise in recent days. However, quality is...
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As we enter autumn, there is a level of uncertainty surrounding the mart trade. Dairy-influenced stock continue to flood the...
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Mart managers have reported larger sales in recent days; this is mainly due to the recovery in grass growth after...
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As it stands, lamb buyers are currently offering a base price of 480-490c/kg (excluding Quality Assurance Scheme and producer group...