Spring lamb

Northern View: NI factories paying more for cattle

The prices paid for finished cattle have edged up mainly on the back of fairly tight supplies.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

Northern View: NI factories paying more for cattle

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Most factories leave quotes unchanged

Most factories leave quotes unchanged

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Sheep Trends: cuts of 30c/kg as factories blame seasonal price pressure

Sheep Trends: cuts of 30c/kg as factories blame seasonal price pressure

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Northern View: summer beef trade heating up in NI

Northern View: summer beef trade heating up in NI

Northern View: summer beef trade heating up in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

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Northern View: factories chase limited cattle supplies

Northern View: factories chase limited cattle supplies

The number of cattle coming forward for slaughter in NI remains very tight.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Northern View: tighter numbers help underpin trade

Northern View: tighter numbers help underpin trade

Cattle prices in NI have steadied in recent weeks, with quotes stable around the 586p mark for U-3 grades.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Sheep mart watch: slight easing of prices but keen demand for stores

Sheep mart watch: slight easing of prices but keen demand for stores

Buyers have looked to keep lamb price under check, with prices having eased by €3 to €4/head in the main.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

Sheep mart comment: spring lambs prices jump with wholesaler activity

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.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Northern View: downward pressure eases on NI trade

Northern View: downward pressure eases on NI trade

Prices paid for prime cattle are similar to what was on offer last week in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

Sheep farmers cannot survive on one good month - ICSA

Sheep farmers cannot survive on one good month - ICSA

Spring lamb producers need prices to be maintained around €10/kg in order to remain viable, according to ICSA chair Willie Shaw.

NEWS 20 May 2026

NI cattle take another price hit

NI cattle take another price hit

The beef trade in Northern Ireland remains under pressure, with another cut to base quotes.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 May 2026

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