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Beef
Calf prices: numbers up 12% over the last week as trade stays steady
Tommy Moyles
The number of calves traded in marts this week was up over 10% compared with last week and is running ahead of the same time last year.
27 March 2024 News
Speculation over Ballinakill Mart changes
Adam Woods has news of new management at a big midlands mart.
27 March 2024 News
Investigation into calf welfare breaches ongoing
The footage, published by RTÉ in July of 2023, shows serious breaches of animal welfare rules at a number of Irish marts.
Positive beef outlook for 2024 - ICMSA
With factories attempting to 'talk down' the beef trade, the ICMSA are urging farmers to 'hold tough' in the prices being offered, as factory buyers face 'strong competition' from Northern buyers.
27 March 2024 News
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
Fines on marts confirmed in the High Court
The High Court confirmed its decision to require two marts to pay fines this week.
22 March 2024 News
€20/calf dairy-beef scheme now open
The scheme will pay dairy farmers €20/calf for using high-DBI straws and bulls.
21 March 2024 Young stock
How to make €450 more margin per hectare buying calves
Changes this year could mean an additional 100,000 beef cross calves in marts this spring compared to last year.
20 March 2024 Viewpoints
Hogget trade soars to record prices
The sheep trade has been positive throughout 2024 but prices have now reached record highs
20 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Calf prices: moving boats lift most prices despite supply increase.
Most calf prices took a turn for the better over the last week as across most categories prices rose. Reduced supply seems to be benefiting the Friesian trade especially.
20 March 2024 Markets
Strong calves driving trade in Dromcollogher
Shanon Kinahan was in Dromcollogher Mart on Thursday for their weekly calf sale.
20 March 2024 Markets
Beef kill continues to fall
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade.
20 March 2024 Markets