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Northern Ireland
Spring lambs soar to record price highs
Kieran Mailey
Rampant demand for spring lambs have sent prices soaring to record levels in NI.
17 April 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: Milford trade leaves factory price in shade
Prices paid for hoggets, cull ewes and spring lambs were in the region of €15 to €20 per head on average stronger than equivalent quotes offered by factories
17 April 2024 Northern Ireland
In pictures: Flying trade for fat cows at Draperstown
Fat cows were the standout trade at the weekly cattle in Draperstown Mart, Co Derry.
Sheep mart comment: trade remains firm though spring lamb numbers low
Similar last week, while overall trade is strong, there is a low number of spring lambs coming through marts.
10 April 2024 Markets
In pictures: Aghavilly Holsteins hit 3,100gns at dispersal sale
An on-farm dispersal sale of Aghavilly Holsteins saw prices topping 3,100 guineas.
3 April 2024 Northern Ireland
In pictures: Red hot sheep trade in Kilrea Mart
The weekly sheep sale in Kilrea Mart saw buyers eager for numbers and paying strong prices in return.
27 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Strong calves driving trade in Dromcollogher
Shanon Kinahan was in Dromcollogher Mart on Thursday for their weekly calf sale.
20 March 2024 Markets
Five cattle groups to potentially sell in spring
Where cashflow is tight after a long, expensive winter, outlined are some options for farmers looking to offload cattle in the coming weeks to generate income.
16 March 2024 Management
In pictures: strong calves driving trade in Drumcollogher
Shanon Kinahan was in Drumcollogher Mart on Thursday for its weekly calf sale.
14 March 2024 Markets
In pictures: Flying trade for stores in Omagh Mart
A big turnout of buyers keen for numbers fueled a strong trade for store cattle in Omagh Mart on Monday.
6 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Management: eEarly grass, calving issues and mart prices
Beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at turning cattle out to grass, keeping calves healthy and captilising on the good mart trade.
28 February 2024 Management
Camera at the Mart: numbers on the rise in Newport
Shanon Kinahan was in Newport Mart on Thursday for its weekly cattle sale
22 February 2024 News