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MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

Roughly 10,000 bullocks went direct for slaughter last week of the 14,630 that passed through lairages, as opposed to passing through a mart ring first.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

MartBids Database: majority of cattle still going direct to slaughter

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Beef quotes remain firm as supplies tighten

Beef quotes remain firm as supplies tighten

MARKETS 7 September 2026

More bite in this week’s beef trade

More bite in this week’s beef trade

MARKETS 31 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle holding firm in Mid Tipp Mart

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

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MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

Despite supplies being tight, there has been no great rise in price this week, with a slight fall recorded for many types.

MARKETS 7 July 2026

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

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

MARKETS 7 July 2026

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

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

MARKETS 7 July 2026

Falling beef prices has consequences

Falling beef prices has consequences

Prime cattle supplies have become very tight in NI over the last few weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 July 2026

Mart managers: premiums available for right type of weanling

Mart managers: premiums available for right type of weanling

With autumn weanling sales approaching, Maurice Brosnan of Gortatlea Mart stressed that preparation in weeks leading up to the sale can make a significant difference to the final price achieved.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Supply issues and sunshine see beef quotes rise again

Supply issues and sunshine see beef quotes rise again

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

MARKETS 7 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle in demand in Tuam Mart

Camera at the Mart: beef cattle in demand in Tuam Mart

In this week's sale in Tuam Mart on Monday, beef cattle weighing over 600kg saw a sharp lift, with buyers ringside eager to scoop up any heavy cattle on offer.

MARKETS 7 July 2026

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