Store cattle buyers not to be found around mart rings – they’re all in Galway July 31, 2015 Beef The store cattle trade has slipped slightly as farmers swap the sales ring for the parade ring at Galway. Kilkenny mart reported an…
‘There are farmers buying lambs that haven’t bought sheep in years’ July 21, 2015 Sheep Farmer customers are still evident around the country’s marts and are keeping upward pressure on the price of store lambs, according to mart…
Farmers and exporters drive trade – Cattle prices hold strong July 21, 2015 Beef Cattle prices remain strong in the countries marts, with reports that exporters and farmers are standing side by side for lots. Headford Mart…
Cost of cattle more important to farmers than possible future price June 2, 2015 Beef Cattle price at purchase’ is the most important factor (37%) influencing the number of animals purchased by farmers for finishing. That’s one of…
