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.…
Mart trade: Grass-growth rebound draws buyers to the ring June 12, 2019 Beef Again, some mart managers have noted that the number of cattle presented for sale has taken a step backwards, but they have also…
Mart trade: Quality of cattle presented for sale deteriorates June 5, 2019 Beef There has been a marked decrease in the number of cattle presented for sale in recent days. Mart managers have also noted that…
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: Cow price improvement in some marts May 14, 2019 Beef Over the past week, mart managers have noted that poorer-quality cattle have become a harder sell, while quality stock are still in demand.…
Mart trade: Exporters busy as improved weather boosts prices March 26, 2019 Beef An improvement in weather brought a better trade to cattle sales which have taken place in recent days. Firstly, mart managers have noted…
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,…
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…
