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NI Trends: positive trends remain in beef trade; hoggets hit key buying period
Kieran Mailey
The beef trade in Northern Ireland remains positive going into the Easter period, while hoggets have entered a key buying week.
27 March 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: weather doesn’t dampen mart trade
Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s Martbids analysis table and what’s happening the cattle trade in marts this week.
25 March 2024 Markets
Beef prices: no Easter bounce for quotes
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
NI trends: finished cattle prices on steady footing, hoggets hit record highs
The beef trade is holding firm in Northern Ireland, but hoggets have soared to record prices.
20 March 2024 Markets
Factories scrambling for supplies
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
20 March 2024 Markets
Quotes remain steady for St Patrick’s week
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest quotes for factory finished animals.
18 March 2024 Markets
Five cattle groups to potentially sell in spring
Where cashflow is tight after a long, expensive winter, outlined are some options for farmers looking to offload cattle in the coming weeks to generate income.
16 March 2024 Management
NI Trends: beef prices firm but deals for cull cows; hoggets rise to 700p/kg
The beef trade in Northern Ireland remains positive, with more life for cull cows. However, sheep are the standout trade, with hogget prices hitting 700p/kg.
13 March 2024 Markets
Red hot sheep trade sees fat ewes make £343
With buyers sourcing numbers for Ramadan, the live trade for fat sheep continues to set the pace on price.
13 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Trends: trade makes rapid U-turn
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest on what factories are paying for finished cattle.
13 March 2024 Markets
Beef price update: quotes bounce back
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes that factories are paying for finished cattle.
11 March 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: bad weather hampering numbers in Dungarvan
Shanon Kinahan was in Cork Marts Dungarvan on Monday, where numbers are starting to build despite poor weather conditions.
6 March 2024 Markets