Beef
New record prices reached at recent cattle mart sales
Prices are continuing to reach new highs at recent cattle mart sales, with a number of heavy bullocks clearing the...
Mart Trade
Agri-Business
New manager takes the reins at Headford Mart
A new appointment has been made to the role of general manager at Headford Mart in Co. Galway. Noel Considine...
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Beef News
A look at cattle prices from marts around the country
Sales of cattle at marts around the country are increasing in size, and with a positive beef trade and a...
Beef
Reminder: Upcoming sales of interest to dairy and suckler farmers
There are a number of upcoming sales taking place around the country that will be of interest to pedigree breeders,...
Beef
A look at cattle prices from marts around the country
Numbers of cattle on show at marts around the country are beginning to increase and the trade for cattle is...
Beef
Mart report: Weekend cattle trade from around the country
Reports on the cattle trade from marts around the country indicate numbers of cattle appearing at marts are remaining relatively...
Beef
Bullocks over 500kg average €2.83/kg at Ballinrobe Mart
Ballinrobe Mart, Co. Mayo, hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Wednesday (June 21) with bullock prices on the day...
Beef
Almost half a million cattle sold at marts so far this year
The total number of cattle sold at marts has hit almost half a million head in the first three months...
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Beef
Cattle trade continues to strengthen at Carnew Mart
There was a large showing of cattle in the weekly general cattle sale at Carnew Mart, Co. Wicklow, on Saturday...
Rural Life
Edenderry Mart ordered to pay farmer €75,000 in damages
Edenderry livestock mart in Co. Offaly has been found negligent by the high court in relation to an incident in...
Beef
Mart Report: Heavy cattle trade improves at Ballina Mart
There were approximately 300 cattle on offer at the weekly sale of dry cows, heifers and bullocks on Tuesday (August...
Beef
Heavy cows rule the roost in current boom-time mart trade
In recent weeks, it hasn’t been unusual to hear prices cross the €3,000 mark for cull cows in the dry-cow...
Beef
Factory agents battle at marts for tight supply of beef cattle
The past week has been like no other in the beef trade, with new records being hit for all types...
Beef
Mart trade sees 'record' prices for cattle over the weekend
The mart trade for cattle witnessed further strengthening over the weekend, with northern and online buyers providing a great boost...
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Beef News
Mart report: Strong farmer demand for weanling bulls at Ballyjamesduff
There was strong farmer demand for bulls at the weanling sale on Wednesday, April 27, at Ballyjamesduff Mart, Co. Cavan....
Sheep
Spring lamb prices at marts top €180/head in general last week
The spring lamb trade thus far has started off quietly in 2022 with cull ewes and even hoggets taking the...
Sheep
Hogget prices witness an improvement of €2-3/head last week
Hogget prices witnessed an improved trade of €2-3/head at some marts last week, in line with factory price increases. Numbers...
Sheep
No let up in the cull ewe trade as prices break €300
The cull ewe trade continues to amaze with no let up in demand or prices this past week, as marts...