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Steady trade for cattle at Markethill Mart

David Wright reports on the trade for cattle at the Saturday sale held in Markethill Mart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

Steady trade for cattle at Markethill Mart

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Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

Growing suckler numbers by 30% in south Kilkenny

NEWS 20 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

MARKETS 16 May 2026

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

‘Long may it last’: marts herald the suckler resurgence

NEWS 14 May 2026

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

Dropped calves in high demand at Rathfriland

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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Shippers keep floor under weanling trade

Shippers keep floor under weanling trade

Demand from shippers for weanling bulls compensated for a tougher domestic trade in south Kerry, as factory price cuts impact farmer confidence, according to Iveragh Mart manager, Mike Kissane.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for store bullocks and cows in Manorhamilton

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for store bullocks and cows in Manorhamilton

Buyers were active for good store-type animals, with feedlot buyers and finishers competitive ringside.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Farm walk to take place at Laois CBV award winner

Thomas Caroll was one of the winners in the inaugural CBV Beef Quality Awards in 2025, operating a 40-cow suckler herd, as well as purchasing in 50 weanlings annually.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Weanlings holding firm at Dungannon Mart

Weanlings holding firm at Dungannon Mart

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at the weekly sale held at Dungannon Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Martbids Database: positive price lift in bulls and bullocks

Martbids Database: positive price lift in bulls and bullocks

While both bull weanlings and bullocks have recorded a lift nearly across the board this week, their female comrades have seen price slip back again, in some cases significantly.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen buyer activity bolsters trade in Headford

Camera at the Mart: keen buyer activity bolsters trade in Headford

Martin Merrick reports from Headford Mart’s general cattle sale on Saturday, where exporters, agents and farmers were all keen to source stock.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Some confusion exists around recent changes to TB testing of cows selling live in marts, while overall cattle trade remains steady.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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