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Dairy stock holding firm at Markethill

David Clarke reports on the trade at the Tuesday sale in Markethill Mart, Co Armagh.

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 November 2025

Dairy stock holding firm at Markethill

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Camera at the Mart: €4,850 for Kanturk Christmas fatstock winner

Camera at the Mart: €4,850 for Kanturk Christmas fatstock winner

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Camera at the Mart: cull cows come on stream in Carnaross

Camera at the Mart: cull cows come on stream in Carnaross

Camera at the Mart: cull cows come on stream in Carnaross

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Martbids Database: numbers and trade ease

Martbids Database: numbers and trade ease

Martbids Database: numbers and trade ease

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Camera at the Mart: slight pressure on prices in Portumna

Camera at the Mart: slight pressure on prices in Portumna

A general easing of price was seen at Portumna’s general cattle sale on Wednesday last, though no major slippage was recorded.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

As rain hastens the end of the 2025 grazing season, more dry cows are beginning to appear in marts. Trade for them remains strong and this was the case in Kilmallock for its weekly sale.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

Despite the frustration at Corrin Mart, there was a real sense of solidarity - of farmers standing together for the future of Irish agriculture.

FARMER WRITES 22 October 2025

Cattle sales in the marts exceeding expectations

Cattle sales in the marts exceeding expectations

Sale entries during October and at the start of November have been higher than anticipated, with reports indicating that higher prices are attracting numbers forward.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Prices paid in marts suggest it is the best outlet for anyone with fat cows to sell

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: record smashed as €7,020 tops sale in Dingle

Camera at the Mart: record smashed as €7,020 tops sale in Dingle

Records were smashed at the 50th anniversary fatstock show and sale in Dingle last weekend. Factory buyers, finishers and farmers drove demand, resulting in a full clearance in west Kerry.

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Dairy Management: milk price cuts will affect margin

Dairy Management: milk price cuts will affect margin

Aidan Brennan looks at the impact of milk price cuts on farm income and has some advice for farmers running tight on grass.

MANAGEMENT 22 October 2025

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