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Martbids Database: demand stagnates for prime cattle

Martin Merrick gives an update on mart trade this week, where prime cattle demand has fallen off, while cull cows remain a great trade.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Martbids Database: demand stagnates for prime cattle

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Sheep price update: movement restrictions denting NI sheep prices

Sheep price update: movement restrictions denting NI sheep prices

MARKETS 8 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes a strong trade in Ballymote

Camera at the Mart: cull ewes a strong trade in Ballymote

MARKETS 3 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: fat lambs to €179/head in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: fat lambs to €179/head in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: fat lambs to €179/head in Ballina

MARKETS 3 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for bulls in Kingscourt

Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for bulls in Kingscourt

Camera at the Mart: buoyant trade for bulls in Kingscourt

MARKETS 3 December 2025

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Martbids Database: weanling trade eases this week

Martbids Database: weanling trade eases this week

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade and what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Sheep Trends: no budge in base quotes

Sheep Trends: no budge in base quotes

Opening prices on offer for quality assured lambs range from €7.70/kg to €7.80/kg, with plenty of deals at the higher end of the market at €7.90/kg to €8/kg.

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Sheep mart prices: trade remains steady across all types

Sheep mart prices: trade remains steady across all types

Mart prices are on par with last week for stores, fat lambs and cull ewes, with numbers still steady for the time of year.

MARKETS 19 November 2025

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

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

A good show of cull cows were on offer at last Thursday’s sale in Carnaross, while feeding-type heifers were also plentiful.

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Beef Trends: trade steady as quotes stabilise

Beef Trends: trade steady as quotes stabilise

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

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Sheep price update: firm demand but no budge on quotes

Sheep price update: firm demand but no budge on quotes

Opening prices on offer for quality assured lambs range from €7.70/kg to €7.80/kg, with plenty of deals at the higher end of the market at €7.90/kg to €8/kg.

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Martbids Database: numbers and trade ease

Martbids Database: numbers and trade ease

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 19 November 2025

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