Sheep
Exports of lambs from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) continue to increase figures from the LMC show.
N.Ireland
Exports of lambs from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter this year continue to lag behind what was seen in previous years.
Beef
British and Irish R3 heifer prices are edging towards parity, with the difference standing at just 3.7c/kg in the week ending June 4.
Opinion
Colm McCarthy’s believes that maintaining trade links with Northern Ireland is not the all-important priority for the Irish government
Irish heifer prices are the fifth highest in the EU, according to the latest figures from the Livestock and Meat Commission.
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has confirmed that visitor numbers at this year’s Balmoral Show exceeded 100,000.
The price difference between British and Irish heifers dropped to the lowest it has been so far in 2017 in the week ending March 26.
Agri-Business
It is imperative that trade talks run parallel with the Brexit negotiations, according to ICSA President Kent.
The BVD eradication scheme in Northern Ireland has seen over 250,000 animals tested for BVD since the scheme became compulsory in March 2016.
