Heifers

Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

Oliver McCrystal caught up with Granard Mart manager Joseph Reilly following Wednesday's general cattle sale of bullocks, heifers and dry cows.

MARKETS 7 August 2026

Watch: farmers opting for the mart to sell finished cattle

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Beef cattle sought after in Elphin

Beef cattle sought after in Elphin

MARKETS 6 August 2026

Northern View: quotes steady amid talk of price pull

Northern View: quotes steady amid talk of price pull

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

Camera at the Mart: shippers steal the show in Skibbereen

MARKETS 1 August 2026

Castleview offers cream of the crop

Castleview offers cream of the crop

Castleview offers cream of the crop

PEDIGREE 29 July 2026

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Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

With the factory kill increasing last week, factories have been able to reduce quotes for cattle.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Northern View: factories hold base quotes unchanged

Northern View: factories hold base quotes unchanged

Base factory quotes for prime cattle in Northern Ireland are similar to last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

Dairy Management: timing nitrogen after rain and checking heifer targets

Dairy Management: timing nitrogen after rain and checking heifer targets

With rain arriving in some parts of the country, fertiliser spreading will re-commence but care should be taken not to spoil grass.

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

Watch: Mayo fans hitch helicopter ride to get ringside at Ballina mart

Watch: Mayo fans hitch helicopter ride to get ringside at Ballina mart

Brothers Pat and Adrian Ruane from Strade Co Mayo take a break from All Ireland celebrations to look at heifers in Ballina mart.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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 22 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Friday’s sale of store and finished heifers in Roscommon Mart saw keen demand from buyers, though quality cattle were also on hand, which bolstered prices.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Beef cattle slaughter numbers set to rise

Beef cattle slaughter numbers set to rise

The Livestock and Meat Commission has published the numbers of cattle on farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

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