Mart trade: The demand for short-keep cows increases May 29, 2019 Beef The trend that has been witnessed over the past number of weeks has continued. Where good-quality, short-keep cows have been presented for sale,…
Mart trade: Upward momentum continues for quality stock February 26, 2019 Beef The mart trade has continued its upward momentum in recent days. This is especially the case for the quality lots on offer. Good…
Mart trade: Grass growth driving demand and resulting in a more positive trade February 19, 2019 Beef It seems some of the uncertainty surrounding mart trade has lifted and more positivity can be witnessed at the ringside. In drier areas,…
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…
