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A thriving trade for reared calves largely driven by demand from shippers is leading some dairy farmers to sell their reared calves now rather than hold on until the autumn. Tommy Moyles reports.
D-Day for Bord Bia’s Larry Murrin
Soft demand is hitting beef prices, says LMC
Large Down farm with extensive agricultural buildings guides €2.5m
Farmgate price falling faster than factory price
Tipp farm exceeds guide by 60% at auction
It wasn't a good week on the dairy markets as high milk supply statistics from Germany dampens expectations of a price rise.
The tightness in supply is shown in last week’s kill reducing by over 12,000 head to 32,561 head
Wheat prices fell back this week, while oilseed markets also fell slightly. It’s all in this week’s grain trends report.
A lift in factory price earlier in the week and increased wholesaler activity has seen price lift again this week by €3-€5/head and higher in cases.
Calf entries are holding strong, with 400 calves meeting keen demand from live exporters and farmers in Monday’s sale.
Heifer trade has been more stable this week, though bullocks and bull weanlings have still seen a price fall.
While numbers were low, there was keen demand for quality factory fit spring lambs, while well fleshed hoggets were also sought for.
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