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

November 6, 2018

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 breath 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…

Cattle marts: Numbers down and quality main driver of price

July 17, 2018

Beef

The weather we are experiencing at the moment is taking its toll on cattle marts across the country. This – coupled with a…

Cattle marts: Drought takes its toll on the market

July 10, 2018

Beef

The drought that currently has Ireland in its grasp has had a negative impact on the trade at the ringside. Customers are scarce…

Mart trade: Forward stock proving popular, but overall trade mixed

July 3, 2018

Beef

The weather we are experiencing at the moment is taking its toll on cattle marts across the country. Kilkenny Mart’s George Candler highlighted…

Mart trade: Lighter cattle take a hit, but quality lots hold firm

June 26, 2018

Beef

In recent days, the prices achieved by good-quality cattle have remained firm, while lighter cattle – particularly those with dairy influence – have…

Mart trade: Numbers ease as field work takes priority

June 6, 2018

Beef

Mart managers have reported smaller sales in recent days; this is mainly due to the recent fine weather as farmers switched their intentions…

Cattle marts: Numbers continue to fall with quality the main driver of price

May 29, 2018

Beef

The number of cattle presented for sale at cattle marts across the country has continued to fall in recent days. Beef and factory-fit…

Cattle marts: Forward and beef stock popular among buyers

May 23, 2018

Beef

Like recent weeks, there has been a decrease in the number of cattle presented for sale at cattle marts across the country. However,…

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