Rural Life
There was a "tremendous outpouring of generosity and goodwill" at Macroom Mart in Cork last...
Beef
Macroom Mart in Co. Cork is set to auction a bullock with all proceeds going to a young girl from...
There was a strong trade for all categories of cattle at Macroom Mart's weekly cattle sale on Saturday, March 26.
Sheep
Macroom Mart in Co. Cork held its final sheep sale of the year last Wednesday, December 8 - which saw prices and demand remain strong.
Beef News
Macroom Mart which is under the umbrella of Cork Marts has appointed a new manager in the form of Jerh O'Sullivan.
AgriLand caught up with Seán Leahy, manager at Fermoy Mart and Tim McSweeney of Macroom Mart, who provided an update on the calf trade.
With exporter boats sailing and farmers showing a keen interest in purchasing stock, mart managers have reported a "lively trade" this week.
Numbers of entries in calf marts around the country appeared to have somewhat stabilised this week, with some large turnouts reported.
Reports emerging from calf sales indicate that the number of calves coming on stream has increased this week.
Over the past number of days, there has been mixed reports when it comes to the calf trade, as a result of poor weather conditions.
Dairy
Heavily-populated dairy areas have seen an increase in the number of calves being presented for sale during the past week.
As we enter autumn, there is a level of uncertainty surrounding the mart trade. Dairy influenced stock continue to flood the market.
The extreme weather conditions we are experiencing at the moment is taking its toll on cattle marts across the country.
Beef and factory-fit cattle have remained a firm trade, while plainer cattle – particularly lots of dairy origin – have proved more difficult to move.
There has been a marked decrease in the number of cattle presented for sale at cattle marts across the country.
With the recent mild weather, grass growth has increased and this has led to more farmer activity at cattle marts across the country.
Despite the recent stormy and wet weather conditions, trade is reported to have 'held up well' in marts across the country.
Despite deteriorating weather conditions in some areas, the cattle trade has remained very strong for all stock in recent days.
Cattle marts across the country have all reported good clearances this week. Again, large numbers were recorded at various venues nationwide.
Marts from around the country reported good numbers and strong trade with Balla, Macroom, Raphoe and Carnew marts all recording good business
