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'Strong trade all round at Castlerea, with farmers looking to replenish numbers'
Castlereas Mart held its weekly sale of cattle on Thursday (September 30) which saw a “strong trade all-round” according to...
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Cattle marts: Hereford and Angus in demand while dry cows continue to hold firm
Over the past few weeks, with the strengthening of the store cattle trade, some prices being paid for Hereford and...
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Cattle marts: Wet weather fails to dampen the trade
The wet weather failed to put much of a dampener on the trade for cattle last week, as prices reported...
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Cattle marts: Trade for dry cows eases, as customers become cautious
The reports from mart managers last week concluded that there was a slight ease back in the demand for dry...
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Cattle marts: Rise in prices for cows, while forward cattle are in demand
Last week, cull cows received a further rise in price according to mart managers, as buyers’ appetites grow. Highs of...
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Headford and Castlerea Marts the latest to postpone sales
Headford and Catlerea are the latest marts to announce the postponement of scheduled sales this week. The two western-based marts...
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Mart report: Forward-cattle still in demand in the lead up to Christmas
This week will see a slight bit of normality return to marts, as farmers will be permitted to stand socially...
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Mart trade: Round up of weekly prices
As most of the mart news this past week has focused on the lack of buyer presence around the ringside...
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Mart report: Strong demand for heavier store animals
In this article, we bring you a round up of some of the mart reports from sales that took place...
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Pics from the mart: Sharp trade for quality bullocks at Castlerea Mart
On Monday (September 28) Castlerea Mart held its annual show and sale of Aberdeen Angus bullocks, as well as the...
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Cattle marts: Stores reported to be in high demand across the country
Mixed reports came out of cattle marts over the last week, with some reporting entry numbers on par with previous...
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Cattle marts: Wet weather bringing more cattle out
As expected, the number of cattle presented for sale has increased over the past week. This is as a result...
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Cattle marts: Weanling trade boosted by continued export demand
A number of exporters are actively sourcing stock from all parts of the country. This is having a positive effect...
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Cattle marts: Exporters keeping a floor under weanling prices
Both exporters and farmers are battling for quality weanlings at the ringside which, in turn, is helping to boost prices....
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Cattle marts: Cull cows hold steady, but short-keep prime stock under pressure
While beef factory base quotes are unchanged amid the farm organisations and Meat Industry Ireland (MII) talks, the cattle mart...
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Mart trade: Small numbers with prices determined by quality
Mart managers across the country have noted the number of cattle presented for sale is still on the low side...
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Castlerea Mart: 'Forward cattle ease on the back of weakening beef prices'
Some 400 cattle went under the hammer at Castlerea Mart on Thursday last, June 27, and the customers in attendance...
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Mart trade: Steady cow prices around the country
The country received mixed weather over the past week and farmers have battled the elements in an effort to harvest...