Mart trade: Large numbers and strong demand for store cattle April 25, 2018 Beef In recent weeks, various marts have confirmed that they will be restricting the access of those attending sales to areas where cattle are…
Mart trade: Increased buyer activity generates higher returns April 17, 2018 Beef Mart managers have noted increased activity at the ringside in recent days. However, poor grass growth is still having a negative impact on…
Cattle marts: Cull cows prove popular as agents and farmers remain busy April 10, 2018 Beef Mart managers have reported good clearances in recent days; both farmers and agents have been busy sourcing cattle. Farmers – especially those in…
Mart trade: Quality weanlings and cows in demand across the country April 4, 2018 Beef Farmers, feedlot buyers and exporters have made their presence felt at the ringside over recent days; weanlings and cows are still particularly in…
Mart trade: ‘Grass’ buyers starting to emerge at the ringside March 27, 2018 Beef Grass buyers are beginning to emerge in certain regions across the country and are playing a vital role in boosting cattle prices. However,…
Mart trade: Poor weather has dampened farmers’ appetite for ‘grass’ cattle March 21, 2018 Beef Farmers, feedlot buyers and exporters have made their presence felt at the ringside over recent days; forward store cattle are still particularly in…
Cattle marts: Farmers on the hunt for lighter ‘grass’ stock March 13, 2018 Beef Over the past number of weeks, mart managers have reported smaller sales taking place across the country. The smaller entries of cattle have,…
Mart trade: Weanling bulls prove popular as marts brace for reopening March 6, 2018 Beef The mart’s across the country have been seriously interrupted due to the severe weather that gripped the country late last week and over…
Cattle marts: Continental calves trade for €250-435/head at Tullow Mart February 20, 2018 Beef Beef cattle prices have remained under pressure in factories in recent days. This week, beef processors are offering 390c/kg for steers and 400c/kg…
Cattle marts: Feedlot agents and farmers compete for cattle ringside February 13, 2018 Beef Mart managers have reported increased activity around the ring in recent days. Both farmers and agents have been busy sourcing stock. Farmers – especially…
Spring trade kicks into gear as buyers source quality store lots February 6, 2018 Beef This week, mart managers have reported an improved trade at various venues across the country. Farmers and factory agents have been busy sourcing…
Mart trade: Lower factory quotes fail to deter farmers’ appetite at the ringside January 30, 2018 Beef Up to 15c/kg has been knocked off the value of the average base steer since Christmas. In addition, heifer prices have also suffered;…
Mart trade: Good-quality weanlings improve by €20-30/head January 23, 2018 Beef In the past week, mart managers have reported smaller sales taking place across the country. The smaller entries of cattle have, in some…
Cattle marts: Prices improve on the pre-Christmas period January 16, 2018 Beef Cattle marts are getting back into full swing following the Christmas break and – for the most part – have kicked off to…
Stores lead the way as cattle marts ‘close up shop’ for Christmas December 19, 2017 Beef As the end of the year approaches, the numbers witnessed at cattle marts across the country are on the decline. In addition, many…
Dairy origin cull cows dominate cattle marts across the country December 5, 2017 Beef In recent days, mart managers have reported an increase in the number of cull cows passing through the sales rings in marts across…
Cattle marts: Pics and prices from Mountrath heifer and bullock sale November 28, 2017 Beef A sale of heifers and steers took place at Mountrath Mart, Co. Laois, on Thursday last (November 23). A large crowd attended the…
Increased activity from all buyers as trade improves ringside November 22, 2017 Beef This week, mart managers have reported an improved trade at various venues across the country. Farmers, factory agents and exporters have been busy…
