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Sheep marts: Steady trade all round prior to closure of livestock marts

March 31, 2020

On Tuesday, March 24, the news broke that all livestock marts across the country were to suspend trading in an effort to combat…

Pics: Raphoe Mart reopens with new measures in place

March 19, 2020

Beef

Earlier today, Raphoe Mart reopened its doors to facilitate the weekly cattle sale which, under normal circumstances, takes place every Thursday. As a…

Cattle marts: Steady demand as farmers familiarise themselves with protocols

March 17, 2020

Beef

While some marts have closed their doors until further notice, others continue to hold their weekly cattle sales – albeit under strict protocols…

Cattle marts: Improved trade for weanlings and cull cows

March 11, 2020

Beef

Reports coming out of cattle marts over the last week would indicate a consistently steady trade, with almost 100% clearances being achieved across…

Sheep marts: Cast ewes make up to €160/head at Tullow Mart

March 10, 2020

Sheep

Mart managers are reporting a solid trade all round, with butcher and factory-fit hogget prices back slightly compared to previous weeks. However, in…

Cattle marts: Stores reported to be in high demand across the country

March 4, 2020

Beef

Mixed reports came out of cattle marts over the last week, with some reporting entry numbers on par with previous weeks, while others…

Sheep marts: Strong demand for well-fleshed cast ewes

March 3, 2020

Sheep

There was a strong number of sheep on offer in marts across the country last week, despite the poor weather conditions – as…

Sheep marts: ‘Store hoggets up €15-20/head compared to this time last year’

February 26, 2020

Sheep

Poor weather conditions across the country over the past week have failed to dampen the sheep trade, with mart managers reporting price increases…

Sheep marts: Poor weather conditions affect the number of sheep on offer at marts

February 19, 2020

Sheep

Poor weather conditions across the country last week resulted in small numbers of sheep on offer at marts. This, in turn, had a…

Sheep marts: Farmers continue to battle with factory agents for well-fleshed hoggets

February 5, 2020

Agri-Business

Over the past week, the number of ewes with lambs at foot has steadily increased, with strong prices for these lots being achieved.…

Sheep marts: Increasing factory prices driving the mart trade

January 22, 2020

Sheep

A strong trade for all classes of sheep – especially for hoggets – was reported by mart managers across the country last week.…

Sheep marts: Strong end to the year sees prices for store lambs peak at €100/head

January 4, 2020

Sheep

Mart managers across the country reported a strong end of the year trade for all classes of sheep – especially for store lambs.…

Sheep marts: Strong end to the year sees prices for store lambs increase

December 17, 2019

Sheep

Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in demand for store lambs, with plenty of customers for these lots. Prices for…

Sheep marts: Store lamb prices edge closer to the €100/head mark

December 11, 2019

Sheep

Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in demand and price for store lambs over the past week. Store lambs over…

Sheep marts: 8 ram lambs sold for €180/head at Carnew Mart, as prices continue to rise

December 3, 2019

Sheep

Mart managers across the country have reported an increase in price for all classes of lambs over the past week. The number of…

Sheep marts: Mart trade comes to life again, as prices rise €3.00-4.00/head for lambs

November 19, 2019

Sheep

Mart managers across the country are again reporting an improved trade for butcher and factory-fit lambs, with prices up by €3.00-4.00/head. The increase…