Beef
Cattle marts: Farmers on the hunt for lighter 'grass' stock
Over the past number of weeks, mart managers have reported smaller sales taking place across the country. The smaller entries...
Beef
Over the past number of weeks, mart managers have reported smaller sales taking place across the country. The smaller entries...
Sheep
Like the beef processing plants, it was business as usual at the sheep factories yesterday (March 5). Processors were forced...
Beef
Beef cattle prices have remained under pressure in factories in recent days. This week, beef processors are offering 390c/kg for...
Beef
Mart managers have reported increased activity around the ring in recent days. Both farmers and agents have been busy sourcing stock....
Beef
This week, mart managers have reported an improved trade at various venues across the country. Farmers and factory agents have...
Beef
Up to 15c/kg has been knocked off the value of the average base steer since Christmas. In addition, heifer prices...
Beef
In the past week, mart managers have reported smaller sales taking place across the country. The smaller entries of cattle...
Beef
In recent weeks, mart managers have reported smaller sales taking place across the country. The smaller entries of cattle have,...
Sheep
This week, most factories have increased quotes by 5c/kg. However, inclement weather, along with higher numbers of sheep being presented...
Sheep
Procurement managers across the country have reported that plenty of sheep are available for slaughter this week. An increase in...
Sheep
Spring lamb quotes have held relatively stable in recent weeks. For the most part, factory buyers are offering 450-460c/kg to...
Beef
In recent times, dairy farmers have focused on using Angus and Hereford bulls to maximise the value of their surplus...
Sheep
Managers in sheep marts across the country have reported good clearances for all stock in recent days. Like last week,...
Beef
Up to €95 has been knocked off the value of the average base steer since the end of July. In...
Sheep
Trade for breeding stock has improved at the marts in recent days, with demand for ewe lambs and breeding ewes...
Sheep
A tougher trade for factory lambs has been seen at the marts in recent days, with prices back €3-8/head in some...
Beef
Quality continental cattle continued to remain in demand in a number of marts around the country in recent days. Noticeable...
Sheep
Store lamb prices have eased by €2-3/head in some locations, with large entries reported. However, in the east of the...