Tight cattle supplies and “strong farmers’ resistance to unjustified quotes” have been cited as reasons for a slight strengthening in...
February 22, 2021
A TD has called for “immediate action” following recent cuts in beef prices to farmers by processors, which he described...
February 11, 2021
Meat processors are being called on to reflect the “favourable market conditions” in the UK when paying for cattle. Brendan...
October 29, 2020
The senior director for Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has come in for criticism for allegedly implying that delays in receiving...
August 14, 2020
The flow of finished cattle has “tightened dramatically with factories and agents chasing hard to get stock”, according to the...
July 17, 2020
Cattle prices are beginning to rise, with prices up 5c/kg to 10c/kg at most outlets this week, according to the...
July 7, 2020
There is “no excuse” for factories to keep prices at the current low levels, according to the Irish Cattle and...
June 18, 2020
There is no basis for pressure on cattle prices from the factories, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Commenting...
June 9, 2020
Beef farmers are being called on to “demand more from factories” with tightening cattle numbers at the present time. Edmund...
May 15, 2020
Cattle prices continue to strengthen driven by tighter supplies and strong retail demand, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)....
May 14, 2020
Cattle prices are rising on the back of tighter supplies and stronger market demand across the EU, according to the...
May 7, 2020
As is normally the case this time of year, weekly cattle sales are beginning to increase in marts across the...
October 16, 2018
After an extended period of drought, the rain that fell late last week and into the weekend has been welcomed...
August 1, 2018
After a number of weeks of price cuts, the beef trade appears to have settled somewhat over recent days. However,...
July 30, 2018
A large crowd of farmers gathered around the ring at Ballinrobe Mart on Wednesday, June 13. The trade was brisk...
June 15, 2018
The country basked in glorious weather last week and many farmers used it as an opportunity to save silage. However,...
June 12, 2018
After holding relatively steady for an extended period, cow prices have come under pressure this week and most buyers have...
June 11, 2018
A combination of a number of factors, including a delayed spring and tight fodder reserves at farm level, has seen...
May 24, 2018
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