Finishers

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

Reports suggest some finishers are still working off quotes close to 600p/kg.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Northern View: quotes steady as cow kill hits new high

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MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

MartBids Database: no great rise in ring prices

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

MARKETS 20 July 2026

Falling beef prices has consequences

Falling beef prices has consequences

Falling beef prices has consequences

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 July 2026

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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 24 June 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 24 June 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 24 June 2026

Tighter supplies drive up beef quotes

Tighter supplies drive up beef quotes

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

NEWS 24 June 2026

MartBids Database: hot weather puts some heat in mart trade

MartBids Database: hot weather puts some heat in mart trade

Some more positive prices were recorded this week across nearly all lots, with a sharper demand said to be evident from agents.

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

Beef Trends: tighter numbers force beef quotes up

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

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

Both cattle and sheep kills have dropped in the first five months of 2026, while the pig kill has increased.

NEWS 24 June 2026

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