Northern view: strong supplies keep cattle prices under pressure 05 December 2018 Premium

05 December 2018

Kieran Mailey on 05 Dec 2018

Northern view: strong supplies keep cattle prices under pressure

There is little sign of a slowdown in factory throughput in Northern Ireland, leaving prices under pressure.

08 December 2018

Nathan Tuffy on 08 Dec 2018

Strong demand for heavy bullocks and heifers

Today's sale at Balla Mart saw another strong trade for all heavy bullocks and heifers over 600kg.

08 December 2018

Tommy Moyles on 08 Dec 2018

Strong turnout at Skibbereen fatstock sale

Belgian blues dominated the prizewinners at Skibbereen marts annual fatstock show and sale while there was a slight improvement in the cow trade

Tommy Moyles on 08 Dec 2018

Jim Horgan of Dawn Meats judging the overall champion at Skibbereen mart fatstock show and sale.

An August 2016-born heifer, weighing 635kg she sold for €1,480, €2.33/kg.

Champion cow of the sale, this 2014-born animal weighed 895kg and sold for €2,000, €2.24/kg.

This 2013-born cow weighed 915kg and sold for €1,890, €2.07/kg.

This 2012-born cow weighed 725kg and sold for €1,040, €1.44/kg.

05 December 2018

Nathan Tuffy on 05 Dec 2018

What's on in the marts

A guide to special and upcoming sales in the marts in the coming weeks around the country.

Nathan Tuffy on 05 Dec 2018