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NI Trends: prices increase with cattle in demand; deals to be had on lambs
Kieran Mailey
Processing demand for finished cattle continues to strengthen in Northern Ireland, boosting prices in the process. Base quotes are steady on lambs, but higher prices are available.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Prime cattle push on to 500p/kg
There have been further price increases in the beef trade, with prime steers and heifers commanding 500p/kg at NI plants.
25 September 2024 Markets
NI Trends: prime cattle prices drive on to 500p/kg; lamb trade holding firm
Prices for prime cattle are edging upwards in Northern Ireland, while fat lambs are on steady ground.
Farmers advised to cull cows milking less than 13l
Slurry storage also needs to be taken into account for farmers considering holding onto cull cows.
18 September 2024 News
Martbids Database: heifers the highlight of this week’s mart trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening around the country’s marts.
18 September 2024 Markets
NI Trends: quotes rise as factories hunt for cattle; Marts driving lamb prices
There are positives in the beef and sheep trade in Northern Ireland with cattle quotes rising and marts underpinning lamb prices.
18 September 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: Granard stores a firm trade
Granard Mart’s general cattle sale on Wednesday last 11 September saw a total of 359 cattle pass through the yard.
18 September 2024 Markets
Factories make further cuts to lamb quotes
Cuts of 5p to 10p/kg have been applied to base quotes for fat lambs at processing plants in Northern Ireland.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairy management: Fodder crisis looms unless growth improves
After another week passes without a recovery in grass growth, fears over fodder stocks mount on dairy farms writes Aidan Brennan.
16 September 2024 Management
NI Trends: price deals for in-spec cattle on offer; lamb trade steadies
Factory prices for prime cattle are positive in Northern Ireland, with deals for in-spec animals. The lamb trade has steadied after recent price cuts.
11 September 2024 Markets
Cull cows making £110 more in Britain
Beef prices in Britain are running well ahead of factory prices in Northern Ireland.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: strong demand keeps beef prices steady; lamb quotes under pressure
The beef trade in Northern Ireland is holding firm, but there is pressure being applied to lamb quotes.
4 September 2024 Markets