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Cattle marts: Demand remains strongest for quality bulls
As has been the case over the past number of weeks now, quality is the order of the day when...
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As has been the case over the past number of weeks now, quality is the order of the day when...
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If there’s one thing that’s certain is that farmers are operating with an air of caution around cattle marts throughout...
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Like grass growth rates, the cattle trade in marts across the country is beginning to exhibit a glimmer of new...
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After an extended period of drought, the rain that fell late last week and into the weekend has been welcomed...
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Following on from a dip in cow returns at factory level, the prices being achieved by cows have dipped somewhat...
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The country basked in glorious weather last week and many farmers used it as an opportunity to save silage. However,...
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Although ICOS (Irish Co-operative Organisation Society) is looking at measures “to keep insurance premiums as low as possible for co-operative...
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Feedlot buyers have made their presence felt at the ringside over recent days; short-keep cattle are particularly in demand. However,...
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Kilrush Mart, Co. Clare, held its cattle show and sale on Wednesday, February 21. Prizes were offered for cows, heifers...
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A sale of calves, heifers, bullocks, dry and cull cows took place at Carnaross Mart, Co. Meath, on Monday last...
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Despite the recent stormy weather conditions, trade is reported to have “held up well” in marts across the country. Mart...
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Ireland is braced for, what has been described as, the worst storm in 50 years. Earlier this morning, the beginnings...
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Farmers, particularly those in northern and western reaches, have been battling against the elements of late. The inclement weather, that...
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In recent times, dairy farmers have focused on using Angus and Hereford bulls to maximise the value of their surplus...
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Cattle marts across the country have all reported good clearances in recent days. Again, large numbers were recorded at various...
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This week saw weanling shows and sales take place in various marts across Ireland. Feedback has been positive with large...
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Up to €95 has been knocked off the value of the average base steer since the end of July. In...
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Falling factory prices and deteriorating ground conditions have resulted in an increase in the number of cattle being marketed through...