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Sheep mart comment: supplies failing to satisfy buyer demand
Darren Carty
Prices have increased by another €3 to €5/head in the last week, with agents dipping into the live trade to try to compensate for low supplies
12 April 2024 News
Factories not offering a better beef price is unacceptable – IFA
IFA national livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said key market indicators and the supplies of finished cattle justify stronger beef prices.
10 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Strong mart trade curtails factory cuts for sheep
Marts continue to record strong demand for hoggets and lambs, curtailing attempts by processors to cut prices in NI
NI Trends: base quotes edge up on prime cattle
Base quotes on prime cattle have edged up at some plants in Northern Ireland, while a rampant live trade maintains factory prices for hoggets.
10 April 2024 Markets
Sheep price update: vibrant mart trade as agents chase higher numbers
Many marts have recorded an increase in throughput over the last week, with some producers favoring the live trade, including those marketing ewe hoggets.
25 March 2024 Markets
Five tips to prepare store cattle for sale
Cattle that are well presented in the sale ring will attract greater buying interest. Here are some tips to prepare animals for selling live.
23 March 2024 Management
NI trends: finished cattle prices on steady footing, hoggets hit record highs
The beef trade is holding firm in Northern Ireland, but hoggets have soared to record prices.
20 March 2024 Markets
Red hot sheep trade sees fat ewes make £343
With buyers sourcing numbers for Ramadan, the live trade for fat sheep continues to set the pace on price.
13 March 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: cattle prices settle after recent cuts; hogget trade on fire
The beef trade in Northern Ireland has steadies after recent price cuts, with the hogget trade roaring on.
6 March 2024 Markets
NI Trends: base quotes unchanged for prime cattle; Ramadan driving sheep trade
There is no change to prime cattle quotes in Northern Ireland, but sheep prices continue to rise.
28 February 2024 Markets
NI Trends: factories move to cut beef price; hogget prices surge to 650p/kg
There are mixed fortunes in the beef and sheep trade at NI plants, with cattle prices easing, but hoggets rising in value.
21 February 2024 Markets
Rampant hogget trade drives prices to 650p/kg
Hogget prices continue to rise in Northern Ireland with 650p/kg being paid at local plants this week
21 February 2024 Northern Ireland