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Cattle kill in freefall as drop causes contract issues

Adam Woods has the latest on last week’s number of cattle being killed in Irish processors.

MARKETS 15 July 2025

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Beef price update: heifer quotes move up again

Beef price update: heifer quotes move up again

MARKETS 14 July 2025

Factory feeders light up mart trade

Factory feeders light up mart trade

MARKETS 9 July 2025

Big rebound for beef quotes

Big rebound for beef quotes

Big rebound for beef quotes

MARKETS 9 July 2025

Beef quotes up as agents look for cattle

Beef quotes up as agents look for cattle

Beef quotes up as agents look for cattle

MARKETS 7 July 2025

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Camera at the Mart: weanlings cross €7/kg in Castlerea

Camera at the Mart: weanlings cross €7/kg in Castlerea

Luke Gibson reports from Thursday's general cattle sale in Castlerea Mart, Co Roscommon.

MARKETS 25 June 2025

Sheep mart report: trade steady to easier in places

Sheep mart report: trade steady to easier in places

Factory agents seem to be coyer in their purchasing behaviour as the week has progressed and are trying to use pressure on factory prices to reduce prices paid.

MARKETS 25 June 2025

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply tightens

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply tightens

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 25 June 2025

Beef prices: quotes turn the corner

Beef prices: quotes turn the corner

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 25 June 2025

Northern View: tight numbers halt slide in beef trade

Northern View: tight numbers halt slide in beef trade

Reports suggest there is a significant reduction in the number of finished cattle available on farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 June 2025

Martbids Database: roaring trade for runner calves

Martbids Database: roaring trade for runner calves

Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s Martbids database to analyse the cattle trade.

MARKETS 25 June 2025

Editorial: smaller finishers use mart option

Editorial: smaller finishers use mart option

Drivers of change – smaller cattle finishers have moved to mart selling

VIEWPOINTS 25 June 2025

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