Dairy
As we approach the winter housing period, farmers must make spring calving heifers a priority to achieve the correct target weights.
Beef
The high weekly beef kills have continued into mid-March with over 37,000 head of cattle slaughtered at DAFM approved factories.
Factory quotes for finished beef cattle have now increased by over €1/kg since the start of this year, with prices set to continue rising.
This week's factory quotes sees beef price offerings on the rise again as the last full-week beef...
This week's factory quotes have seen as much as 10c/kg in some cases added to beef price, with...
This week's factory quotes (Monday, November 18) see many beef processors across the country put...
Prices being paid for store cattle are rising at a faster pace than beef cattle prices, according to the Mid...
The positivity in the beef trade seen throughout this autumn has managed to draw out large numbers...
There are a number of upcoming sales taking place around the country that will be of interest to...
This week's factory quotes sees a steady trade again for beef cattle, with most outlets holding...
N.Ireland
A new record price has been set for a Limousin heifer sold at an official auction in Northern Ireland. Last month, the...
This week's factory quotes sees most processors start the short post bank holiday week off at the same beef price levels as last week.
Average carcass weights in 2023 hit the lowest levels in the past decade, according to figures published by DAFM.
DAFM's 2023 AIM report shows the number of cattle in Ireland varies by over 1 million head within the course of a year a year.
After a number of weeks of price cuts across the board for beef cattle, this week's factory quotes sees prices holding more steady.
Balla Livestock Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Saturday, May 11, with what was describes by mart...
The past two months has seen an explosive rise in factory quotes for finished store lambs with prices rising on a weekly basis and reports...
This week's factory beef price quotes have seen price offerings increase again with an additional 5c/kg on offer at the top-end of...
Just under 40,000 head of cattle were slaughtered last week (ending Sunday, March 3), according to the DAFM beef kill figures.
Carnaross Mart in Co. Meath hosted its weekly sale of calves and bullocks on Monday, January 22 with a good...
A 2015-born Limousin cow took the top price at the weekly general cattle sale AT Dowra Mart on Saturday, January 20.
There is positive news to report in this week's factory quotes for beef cattle as prime cattle quotes have increased by as much as 10c/kg....
This week's factory quotes have seen price rises for all types of cattle with €5.00/kg 'all in' back on the table for in-spec R- grade steers.
