Sheep marts: Factory-fit lamb prices on the rise, as supplies continue to tighten November 13, 2019 Sheep Mart managers across the country are again reporting an improved trade for factory-fit lambs, as supplies continue to tighten for these lots. This…
Sheep marts: Tighter supplies see an improved trade for lambs November 5, 2019 Sheep Mart managers across the country are reporting an improved trade for store and factory-fit lambs, as supplies begin to tighten for these lots.…
Sheep marts: Increased bite around the ring sees factory-fit lamb prices on the rise October 30, 2019 Sheep Mart managers across the country are reporting increased demand for factory-fit lambs. This has seen lamb prices break past the €100/head mark. However,…
Sheep marts: No bite in the trade, as lamb prices continue to fall by €1-2/head October 15, 2019 Sheep The low base quotes of 430-435c/kg that factories are offering are having a negative impact on the sheep trade. Factory-fit lamb prices are…
Sheep marts: Store lamb trade leading the way, as factory-fit lamb prices peak at €95/head October 8, 2019 Sheep Mart managers across the country are reporting a steady trade across all sheep classes, with the demand for store lambs on the rise.…
Cattle marts: Wet weather bringing more cattle out October 8, 2019 Beef As expected, the number of cattle presented for sale has increased over the past week. This is as a result of deteriorating ground…
Cattle marts: Wet weather and export demand are the big talking points October 2, 2019 Beef Starting with the weanling trade, exporters have continued to drive the demand for good-quality bulls at sales over the past week. At Gort…
Sheep marts: Factory-fit lamb prices back as meat plant disruptions affect demand October 1, 2019 Sheep The recent beef protests continue to have a significant impact on the sheep trade, with the demand easing for factory-fit lambs. The high…
Sheep marts: Farmers looking to store lambs to graze grass rather than cattle September 24, 2019 Sheep The recent beef protests have had a significant impact on the sheep trade in the past week, with demand easing for factory-fit lambs.…
Cattle marts: Weanling trade boosted by continued export demand September 24, 2019 Beef A number of exporters are actively sourcing stock from all parts of the country. This is having a positive effect on the weanling…
Sheep marts: Prices for factory-fit lambs ease by €2-3/head on last week September 17, 2019 Sheep In light of the recent beef protests and the disruptions they have caused to sheep processing facilities; prices are back on last week.…
Sheep marts: Prices remain steady in light of factory protests September 11, 2019 Sheep Recent factory protests appear to be having an impact on trade, with the number of sheep entered in marts declining over the past…
Cattle marts: Exporters keeping a floor under weanling prices September 3, 2019 Beef Both exporters and farmers are battling for quality weanlings at the ringside which, in turn, is helping to boost prices. However, this is…
Sheep marts: Factory price cuts affecting trade, but hoggets in high demand August 27, 2019 Sheep Recent factory price cuts are affecting the sheep trade across the country. However, the hogget trade is on the rise, while store lambs…
Sheep marts: Cull ewe trade leading the way, while demand for factory lambs on the rise August 14, 2019 Sheep The Eid al-Adha festival has seen the demand for factory lambs increase over the past few weeks and cull ewe prices have also…
Cattle marts: Cull cows hold steady, but short-keep prime stock under pressure August 14, 2019 Beef While beef factory base quotes are unchanged amid the farm organisations and Meat Industry Ireland (MII) talks, the cattle mart trade is –…
Mart trade: Small numbers with prices determined by quality July 24, 2019 Beef Mart managers across the country have noted the number of cattle presented for sale is still on the low side – with prices…
Mart trade: Steady cow prices around the country June 17, 2019 Beef The country received mixed weather over the past week and farmers have battled the elements in an effort to harvest silage where possible.…
