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NI Trends: Christmas kill ramps up cattle demand; lamb prices rise in marts
Kieran Mailey
The beef trade in Northern Ireland is strengthening as processors start orders for Christmas, while the live trade moves up a notch for lambs.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Sharp increase in Q3 cattle prices
Beef prices have seen a marked increase during Q3 of 2024 and are trending well above the same period last year.
9 October 2024 Markets
NI trends: base quotes rise on prime cattle; lamb prices rise in live trade
The has been an increase in base quotes for prime cattle at NI plants, while the live ring has seen higher prices paid for fat lambs this week.
ROI cattle imports to NI at 12-month high
Imports of finished cattle from the Republic of Ireland to abattoirs in NI have increased to a 12 month high point
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: prime cattle prices drive on to 500p/kg; lamb trade holding firm
Prices for prime cattle are edging upwards in Northern Ireland, while fat lambs are on steady ground.
25 September 2024 Markets
NI Trends: price deals for in-spec cattle on offer; lamb trade steadies
Factory prices for prime cattle are positive in Northern Ireland, with deals for in-spec animals. The lamb trade has steadied after recent price cuts.
11 September 2024 Markets
NI Trends: strong demand keeps beef prices steady; lamb quotes under pressure
The beef trade in Northern Ireland is holding firm, but there is pressure being applied to lamb quotes.
4 September 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: quotes steady as numbers increase
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.
4 September 2024 Markets
Shortage lifts beef towards 500p/kg
Limited availability of cattle and improved processing demand is boosting beef prices in Northern Ireland.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: tight supplies boosting prime cattle prices; lamb trade steadies
There are plenty of price trend positives within the beef and sheep trade across Northern Ireland.
21 August 2024 Markets
Aberdeen Angus bonus works into 13p/kg
David Wright looks at difference between the prices paid for continental and Angus cattle
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: higher quotes on offer for prime cattle
The beef trade in NI remains robust, with factories keen to secure numbers.
7 August 2024 Northern Ireland