Beef prices
Adam Woods on 20 October 2021
Camera at the Mart: Herbie’s heifers hit high notes
Adam Woods reports from Golden Vale Mart, Carrigallen, for Herbie Griffith’s annual in-calf heifer sale.
Kieran Mailey on 20 October 2021
Charolais weanlings in demand at Markethill mart
The annual sale of Charolais bred calves in Markethill mart saw a super trade for male and female weanlings.
Darren Carty on 20 October 2021
Beef Trends: firm demand underpins highest weekly kill
Last week was the first time that the kill surpassed the 36,000 head mark, which sheds some light on how the kill is running more than 70,000 head behind 2020 levels.
Declan Marren on 20 October 2021
Camera at the Mart: continental class in demand in Raphoe
Tuesday evening's show and sale in Raphoe Mart saw some top prices for top-quality continental-bred Charolais and Limousin cattle.
Tom Morrow on 20 October 2021
NI Trends: prime cattle steady but cow trade slows; lamb prices edging upwards
There is no movement in factory prices for prime cattle in Northern Ireland, but lambs continue to rise in value.
Shane Murphy on 20 October 2021
MartBids Database: weanlings holding strong as numbers increase
Prices remain well up on last year’s sales, despite an increased number of weanlings having gone through at this stage of the season.
Adam Woods on 19 October 2021
MartBids: power pays in Tuam
Monday night’s sale of in-calf heifers in Tuam Mart was met with huge interest, with an average price paid exceeding €2,500.
Darren Carty on 18 October 2021
Beef price update: factories eager to maximise throughput
Throughput is steady, with an upturn in weather reducing the pressure on farmers to move stock, while factory agents remain keen to handle whatever numbers are coming on stream.
Phelim O'Neill on 15 October 2021
EU offers to cut checks on agri-food products by 80%
In a significant offer by the EU, physical checks on agri-food products would be almost eliminated, while customs paperwork would be halved on goods being imported to Northern Ireland.
Shane Murphy on 14 October 2021
In pictures: parlour cow numbers increase in Castleisland
Numbers have increased, but prices are holding well, with particular demand for that better-conditioned animal.
Shane Murphy on 13 October 2021
Camera at the Mart: €8.40/kg for heavy roan heifer in Tullamore
Buyers from all corners of the country secured lots at the special elite maiden heifer sale.
Adam Woods on 13 October 2021
Beef Trends: prime cattle supply drops
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished stock.
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