Sheep marts: Store lambs catch the eye once again October 20, 2020 Sheep It was once again another positive few days at sheep sales across the country last week, with mart managers reporting a strong trade…
Sheep marts: Factory lamb numbers remain tight; store lamb trade holding firm October 6, 2020 Sheep Factory-fit lambs remain scarce across many marts; although, the trade for these types remains solid. Mart managers have said that factory agents remain…
Sheep marts: Stronger trade for finished lambs in places despite pull in factory prices September 29, 2020 Sheep Speaking to mart managers over the past week, some say that the trade for finished lambs is stronger by €1-2/head, while others say…
Sheep marts: Factory lamb prices take a hit September 22, 2020 Sheep The trade for finished lambs over the past week has taken a dip, with many mart managers reporting that finished lambs are easier…
Sheep marts: Trade remains strong across the board September 15, 2020 Sheep The trade across marts for all types of sheep remains strong, with prices stronger in many cases for store and finished lambs. Speaking…
Sheep marts: Tight supplies lead to an improved trade once again for finished lambs August 25, 2020 Sheep Overall, the sheep trade last week was positive, with mart managers reporting a strong demand for all classes of sheep. In some marts,…
Sheep marts: Improved trade for finished lambs August 18, 2020 Sheep Over the past fortnight, there seems to be a bit more life coming back into the finished lamb trade. Mart managers are reporting…
Angus bull calf tops the sale at €410 at Enniscorthy Mart August 17, 2020 Beef A small entry of just over 50 calves were presented for sale at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday last, August 12. The sale, which…
Sheep marts: Lamb trade back across the board August 11, 2020 Sheep Since buying for the Eid al-Adha festival finished up, prices for finished lambs have taken a dip, which has been reflected in factory prices.…
Sheep marts: Lambs easier by up to €4-5/head in places July 28, 2020 Sheep Speaking to some mart managers over the past week, the trade for heavy and store lambs was easier, with prices for these types…
Sheep marts: Lamb trade continues to thrive, especially for store lambs July 21, 2020 Sheep A strong, great, excellent and firm trade were some of the words that mart managers described the trade for sheep last week. Butcher…
Sheep marts: Lamb trade continues in positive fashion July 14, 2020 Sheep A strong trade was reported again, by mart managers, for finished lambs last week, as the upturn in prices for butcher and factory-type…
Sheep marts: Butcher and factory-type lambs see an improved trade all round July 7, 2020 Sheep Speaking to mart managers over the past week, the trade for all types of lambs, especially butcher and factory-fit types, has been strong.…
Hereford and Angus-cross calves make up to €385/head at Enniscorthy Mart July 4, 2020 Dairy Some 270 calves were on offer at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday, July 1, which was a substantial increase from the 150 calves that…
Sheep marts: More positive trade for heavy lambs in places June 30, 2020 Sheep Speaking to mart managers over the past week, the trade for butcher and factory-fit lambs, in places, was stronger in comparison to the…
Pics and prices: Butcher lambs make up to €116/head at Enniscorthy Mart June 28, 2020 Sheep Some 520 sheep were on offer at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday, June 24. The majority of the sheep on offer consisted of factory…
Pics and prices: ‘Positive trade’ for calves at Enniscorthy Mart June 27, 2020 Beef There was a strong showing of calves, for the time of year, at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday, June 24. On the day, 150…
