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Factories not offering a better beef price is unacceptable – IFA
Anne O'Donoghue
IFA national livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said key market indicators and the supplies of finished cattle justify stronger beef prices.
3 April 2024 Markets
Exporters continue to light up mart rings
Adam Woods has the latest on the mart trade and beef trade.
22 March 2024 News
Rises in beef price must continue – IFA
The IFA is urging farmers to "sell hard" as factories try to fill orders to meet demand and say that the price rises of 10c/kg that were seen last week must continue.
Shorthorn Express sets sail with 2,300 bulls
Adam Woods has the latest on the live export trade and news of an increase in beef quotes this week.
13 March 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: weanling trade on fire
Adam Woods takes a look at the Irish Farmers Journal Martbids Database to check out how the mart trade is going.
13 March 2024 Markets
Heavy bulls wanted for Algeria
Adam Woods has news on a big boost for live exports with Curzon exports securing an Algerian deal.
21 February 2024 Markets
Beef prices: factories continue to apply pressure to trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory prices for finished animals.
20 February 2024 Markets
Weanlings hit record €4/kg in mart sales
Adam Woods has news of a big boost for the weanling export trade as prices soar in marts.
7 February 2024 News
Bluetongue restrictions keep live imports out
With bluetongue continuing to spread in England, the ongoing ban on live exports from Britain to NI remains in place.
7 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Positive outlook for 2024 beef trade
Adam Woods reports from the Bord Bia meat marketing seminar held in Naas, Co Kildare.
31 January 2024 Markets
MartBids Database: strong start to 2024 live exports
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including the latest on what’s happening in the country’s marts.
24 January 2024 Markets
Getting ready for 100,000 calves a week being born on Irish farms
Adam Woods previews this week’s 17-page calf supplement and looks at what tips and advice are inside.
24 January 2024 Calves