Beef
Mart trade: Weak beef quotes damaging forward store prices
There’s no doubt that the latest developments with the EU-Mercosur trade deal and extremely low beef prices have left farmers...
Beef
There’s no doubt that the latest developments with the EU-Mercosur trade deal and extremely low beef prices have left farmers...
Beef
With the recent spell of good weather, farmers have been busy harvesting silage and hay. This has led to a...
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Some 400 cattle went under the hammer at Castlerea Mart on Thursday last, June 27, and the customers in attendance...
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Bigger numbers (650 head) were on offer at Kilkenny Mart on Thursday last, June 27, and according to the mart’s...
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The country received mixed weather over the past week and farmers have battled the elements in an effort to harvest...
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Again, some mart managers have noted that the number of cattle presented for sale has taken a step backwards, but...
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There has been a marked decrease in the number of cattle presented for sale in recent days. Mart managers have...
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Over the past week, mart managers have noted that poorer-quality cattle have become a harder sell, while quality stock are...
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The favourable grass growing conditions have boosted grass supplies on farms across the country which, in turn, has seen farmers...
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The recent warm temperatures have boosted grass growth, which has in turn increased prices for grass-type stock. In addition, mart managers...
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Both exporters and farmers are battling for quality weanlings at the ringside which, in turn, is helping to boost prices....
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While the wet weather at the weekend left its mark, the ‘summer-like’ conditions expected over the next few days should...
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An improvement in weather brought a better trade to cattle sales which have taken place in recent days. Firstly, mart...
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The recent spell of wet weather has slowed the positive momentum that was present at the ringside – but only...
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While the wet weather has returned, for the most part, cattle sales have remained upbeat in the majority of cases....
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While mart managers have reported larger numbers in recent days, they too have noted the presence of feedlot buyers. These...
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A more positive atmosphere is surrounding the mart trade in recent weeks, with a good demand from farmers sourcing cattle...
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Kilkenny Mart’s first calf sale of 2019 took place on Tuesday last, February 5. At the sale, a total of...