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Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Dale Farm and Tirlán dominate one million-litre league
Kieran Mailey
Dale Farm tops the monthly one million-litre milk league in NI, but Tirlán continues to lead over a rolling 12-month period.
23 November 2022 Northern Ireland
No moves on October milk prices
All dairy processors in NI have now declared a base price for October supplies.
16 November 2022 Northern Ireland
Winter bonus payments lift October milk prices
Milk processors have held base prices for October, but winter bonus payments effectively raise farmgate returns.
NI Trends: beef trade remains on positive footing; marts driving lamb price
The beef trade in Northern Ireland continues on a positive footing, with firm demand underpinning prices. Lamb prices are also benefitting from a strong live trade.
16 November 2022 Markets
Beef Trends: record cow kill ahead of burger bonanza
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished stock.
16 November 2022 Markets
€200/head beef price gap opens up
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished animals.
14 November 2022 Markets
NI Trends: factory demand for heifers lifts prices; fat lamb trade steadies
Factory prices for prime heifers in Northern Ireland are edging upwards as processing demand increases. After last week's price increases, fat lambs have steadied.
26 October 2022 Markets
Tirlán first to pay over 50p/l for high solids milk
Tirlán has moved back to the top of the monthly milk league in NI for a farmers supplying 1 million litres.
26 October 2022 Northern Ireland
No change to September milk prices
Milk processors in Northern Ireland have left base prices unchanged for September.
19 October 2022 Northern Ireland
Lakeland breaks Tirlán run at the top
Lakeland Dairies has knocked Tirlan off the top of the one million-litre milk leagues for August.
28 September 2022 Northern Ireland
Tirlán breaks upward NI milk price trend
Milk prices in Northern Ireland have now increased for 12 consecutive months.
21 September 2022 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: quotes steady but deals for prime cattle; lamb quotes slip to 500p/kg
There is no change to prime cattle quotes in Northern Ireland, but deals are on offer. Factory lambs have seen quotes easing.
24 August 2022 Markets