Sheep News
Sheep trade: Higher-end of hogget prices cross €9.00/kg
The first full week of 2025 has got off to a strong start for the sheep trade with factory price...
Headford Mart
Agri-Business
New manager takes the reins at Headford Mart
A new appointment has been made to the role of general manager at Headford Mart in Co. Galway. Noel Considine...
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Real profits start after 3rd lactation - are your cows making it?
Are you aware that the real profits begin after the third lactation? Research shows that it typically takes two lactations...
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Headford Mart looking to hire general manager
Headford Mart in Co. Galway is looking to hire a general mart manager to oversee all aspects of the day-to-day...
Beef
Mart report: Cattle and sheep trade at Headford Mart
Headford Mart in Co. Galway hosted its weekly general cattle and sheep sale on Saturday, July 20. In the cattle...
Beef
Forward store cattle 'holding their own' at Headford Mart
Headford Mart, Co. Galway, hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Saturday (July 1). The trade on the day for...
Beef
Lighter-type bullocks clear €4/kg at Headford Mart
Headford Mart in Co. Galway hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Saturday (June 17) and had a large entry...
Beef
Heavy bullocks clear €3.12/kg at Headford Mart
The top price of €2,500 (€3.12/kg) at Headford Mart’s weekly cattle sale on Saturday (August 27) went to an 800kg...
Sheep
Pics and prices: Hogget prices reach €166/head at Headford Mart
A small sale of sheep at Headford Mart, Co. Galway, on Saturday (April 2) was met with a good solid...
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Calf milk replacer range with Opti-Skim sees expansion
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Demand very strong, as buyers return ringside
Another excellent week of trading was seen at sheep marts last week, with prices up on the previous week. Despite...
Beef
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...
Beef
Sale of cattle and sheep goes ahead this Saturday at Headford Mart
The sale of cattle and sheep is set to go ahead this Saturday (October 17) at Headford Mart. Last Saturday’s...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Steady trade all round prior to closure of livestock marts
On Tuesday, March 24, the news broke that all livestock marts across the country were to suspend trading in an...
Beef
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...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Strong end to the year sees prices for store lambs peak at €100/head
Mart managers across the country reported a strong end of the year trade for all classes of sheep – especially...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Sheep
Sheep marts: Increased bite around the ring sees factory-fit lamb prices on the rise
Mart managers across the country are reporting increased demand for factory-fit lambs. This has seen lamb prices break past the...
Sheep
Sheep marts: No bite in the trade, as lamb prices continue to fall by €1-2/head
The low base quotes of 430-435c/kg that factories are offering are having a negative impact on the sheep trade. Factory-fit...
Beef
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...
Beef
Cattle marts: Wet weather and export demand are the big talking points
Starting with the weanling trade, exporters have continued to drive the demand for good-quality bulls at sales over the past...