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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

NI cattle take another price hit

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Sheep mart comment: small entries of lambs and hoggets in many sales

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Northern View: beef trade remains under pressure

Northern View: beef trade remains under pressure

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Sheep prices: hoggets steady in Ireland but facing pressure in Northern Ireland

Sheep prices: hoggets steady in Ireland but facing pressure in Northern Ireland

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Sheep price update: trade resuming at upwards of €9.10/kg for hoggets

Sheep price update: trade resuming at upwards of €9.10/kg for hoggets

Agents have been active in mart sales and in sourcing lambs direct from farm in recent days, with factories looking to replenish supplies.

MARKETS 1 October 2025

Northern View: factories keep base quotes unchanged

Northern View: factories keep base quotes unchanged

The trade for finished beef cattle in NI has edged down in recent weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

Sheep Trends: quotes up by 10c/kg to 40c/kg

Sheep Trends: quotes up by 10c/kg to 40c/kg

Spring lamb and hogget quotes have increased by 10c/kg to 20c/kg for Thursday, with cull ewe quotes increasing by up to 30c/kg to 40c/kg.

MARKETS 1 October 2025

Prices for hoggets soar to hit €9/kg mark

Prices for hoggets soar to hit €9/kg mark

Ewe quotes have also jumped in some plants, with Irish Country Meats rising its quote by 50c/kg to €5/kg.

MARKETS 1 October 2025

Northern View: cattle trade steady into the new year

Northern View: cattle trade steady into the new year

After some price pressure in December, it is a steady picture for beef in early January.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

Northern View: higher quotes on offer for NI cattle

Northern View: higher quotes on offer for NI cattle

Factory base quotes for U-3 grading cattle in NI are up slightly on last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 October 2025

Northern View: steady start to October cattle trade

Northern View: steady start to October cattle trade

The prices on offer for prime cattle in NI remain largely unchanged when compared with recent weeks.

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