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Mart trade: Upward momentum continues for quality stock

February 26, 2019

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,…

Mart trade: ‘Grass buyers’ begin to emerge at the ringside

February 6, 2019

Beef

Grass buyers are beginning to emerge in certain regions across the country and are playing a vital role in boosting cattle prices. Some…

Mart trade: Farmers’ reluctance continues at the ringside

January 29, 2019

Beef

So far this year, there has been a sluggish start to the mart trade. Although individual marts have recorded slight increases in recent…

Sheep trade: Factory lamb quotes continue to edge upwards

January 8, 2019

Sheep

Factory quotes for lambs continue to edge upwards again this week, with many processors increasing their offerings by 5-10c/kg compared to last week.…

Sheep trade: 2019 lamb quotes off to a decent start

January 2, 2019

Sheep

The first week of 2019 will see factory quotes for lamb trending upwards, albeit slightly, compared to pre-Christmas figures. Many factory agents have…

Mart trade: Overall numbers back, but strong supplies of cull cows

November 27, 2018

Beef

Over the past number of days, mart managers have noted a decline in the number of cattle presented for sale. Dairy farmers continue…

Mart trade: Large numbers and increased demand for suckler-bred stock

November 6, 2018

Beef

Mart managers across the country have reported that large numbers of cattle were presented for sale last week, with strong demand for quality…

Mart trade: Trade dips for plainer cattle in some marts

October 31, 2018

Beef

Mart managers have reported an easier trade for plainer-quality cattle in marts in recent days. But many have noted that there is still…

Cattle marts: More buyer activity and larger sales

October 23, 2018

Beef

Over the past week, mart managers have reported larger cattle sales taking place across the country. Additionally, they have also noted the presence…

Cattle marts: More farmers operating leads to increased demand

October 9, 2018

Beef

In recent days, mart managers across the country have noted that more farmers are emerging, leading to an increased demand and – in…

Cattle marts: More farmer activity leading to improved prices

September 25, 2018

Beef

While the factories continue to keep the downward price pressure on farmers with factory-fit cattle, there seems to be an improvement in prices…

Mart trade: Quality weanlings improve, but plainer types remain under pressure

September 12, 2018

Beef

With more weanlings coming on stream, prices were reported to be on the rise in recent days. However, quality is the main driver…

Cattle marts: Larger sales, but uncertainty surrounds the autumn trade

September 4, 2018

Beef

As we enter autumn, there is a level of uncertainty surrounding the mart trade. Dairy-influenced stock continue to flood the market and remain…

Mart trade: Numbers on the rise with larger sales taking place

August 21, 2018

Beef

Mart managers have reported larger sales in recent days; this is mainly due to the recovery in grass growth after the prolonged period…

Mart trade: An improved market for quality; plain cattle harder sold

August 14, 2018

Beef

As grass continues to recover across the country, so to is the mart trade. Mart managers, the length and breadth of Ireland, have…

Sheep trade: Some stability restored to the lamb market

July 25, 2018

Sheep

As it stands, lamb buyers are currently offering a base price of 480-490c/kg (excluding Quality Assurance Scheme and producer group bonuses) for spring…

Cattle marts: Drought conditions still affecting mart trading

July 25, 2018

Beef

Although rain has fallen in some areas in Ireland, it didn’t even scratch the surface in terms of grass growth. Again, small sales…

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