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Martin Merrick looks at this week’s mart trade, where no stock type was immune to a slippage in price, though some have suffered more than others.
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Weanling prices have jumped significantly this week, as farmers remain hungry for numbers amid improved weather conditions.
Buyers were active for good store-type animals, with feedlot buyers and finishers competitive ringside.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes available for factory finished cattle.
Skibbereen Mart manager Keith Mullaney said grass buyers drove the store trade on Friday, while exporters and farmers clashed on the calves and bull weanlings, reports Cathal Gormley.
Farmers are trying to balance weight for age against value where possible, but are still paying strongly for good-quality cattle.
Tuam Mart’s general cattle sale on Monday saw phenomenal demand from feedlot buyers and farmer finishers for good-quality forward store cattle.
New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.
